Senior Associate, Project Management for Operational Data and Performance

RWE Gruppe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Gruppe in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Associate for Project Management, focusing on operational data and performance. You will lead onboarding and enhance performance initiatives while collaborating with diverse stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 3 years of experience in similar roles. The position offers benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector.
• A Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of work experience.
• Certification in project management (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding procedures for operational applications.
• Manage problem-solving processes for data-related issues.
• Launch initiatives to enhance site and fleet performance.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience in renewable energy

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business or similar discipline

Tools

Trello

Jira

Microsoft Planner

AirTable

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Power BI

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Senior Associate, Project Management for Operational Data and Performance

• Location(s):
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance; Process Management; Project Management

Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Associate, Project Management for Operational Data and Performance will be responsible for overseeing the onboarding, data management, and performance improvement of operational sites, as well as collaborating and communicating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee the end to end onboarding procedure for integrating sites into operational applications and reporting systems to guarantee data availability and process functionality
• Manage and accelerate the problem‑solving process for data‑related issues, across multiple teams and product owners, to maintain data integrity and enable informed data‑based decisions
• Launch and steer different initiatives to enhance performance at both site and fleet levels to support production and financial targets
• Utilize state‑of‑the‑art project management tools to strategically plan and ensure timely execution of each project milestone
• Conduct impromptu meetings as necessary to enhance communication and accelerate issue resolution
• Collaborate with multiple organizational stakeholders to establish clarity and accountability
• Foster connections with peers from engineering, operations, IT, and asset management to ensure prompt action

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, science, business, or similar discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector
• Minimum 3 years’ leading initiatives for performance improvement across multiple teams and departments
• A Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of work experience
• Experience in managing complex and multi-faceted projects with multiple deliverables, dependencies, and timelines
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices, such as PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, etc.
• Expertise in utilizing project management applications and platforms like Trello, Jira, Microsoft Planner, and AirTable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across different functions and locations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Certification in project management, such as PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2, is a plus
• Familiarity with databases (like SQL) and BI tools (such as Tableau, Power BI, or SAP Analytics Cloud) is beneficial
• This position is an office role with some travel to other RWEA offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.