Sr Asset Onboarding Manager

RWE; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) match

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Asset Onboarding Manager to coordinate onboarding of utility-scale renewable energy assets (solar, wind, BESS) from Construction to Operations. You will ensure seamless PPA and ISO market registration, align multiple teams, and manage critical paths and documents for long-term O&M readiness.

The role requires 8+ years in renewables, strong project management, and deep knowledge of PPA contracts and grid integration with major ISO/RTOs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degrees in Engineering or Business and Finance.
• Project Management certification is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in the field.
• ISO/RTO grid integration and market registration experience is required.
• Experience with PPA operationalization and milestone tracking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities for multiple teams to optimize PPA and ISO onboarding during transition from Construction to Operations.
• Maintain the master project transition schedule and track dependencies between milestones and contractual obligations.
• Lead regular alignment meetings between Construction, Engineering, Operations, Commercial Ops, Market Ops and Asset Management.
• Serve as primary contact to resolve cross-department bottlenecks threatening timelines.
• Coordinate collection and handover of as-built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties to O&M staff.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business & Finance

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Exempt

The Sr Asset Onboarding Manager coordinates the onboarding of utility-scale renewable energy assets (Solar, Wind and BESS) during the transition from Construction to Operations to ensure efficient integration of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Independent System Operator (ISO) market registration activities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the onboarding activities of multiple internal and external teams to ensure PPA and ISO commercialization aspects of new projects are optimized during transition from Construction to Operations
• Critical Path Management: Maintains the master project transition schedule, tracking dependencies between construction milestones and contractual obligations
• Interdepartmental Alignment: Convenes and leads regular alignment meetings between Construction, Engineering, Operations, Commercial Ops, Market Operations and Asset Management to synchronize timelines for both PPA and ISO onboarding
• Issue Escalation Hub: Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving cross-departmental bottlenecks or resource constraints that threaten the project's timeline
• Information Handover Management: Coordinates the collection, indexing, and digital transfer of as-built drawings, operations manuals, and warranties from the construction team to the long-term Operations & Maintenance (O&M) staff

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelors or advanced degrees in Engineering or Business and Finance
• Project Management certification also a plus
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience
• Renewable Energy Industry Experience:
  • Utility-Scale Exposure: Direct experience working on large-scale solar, wind, or battery energy storage systems (BESS) greater than 20MW
  • Asset Management or EPC: Background working either for a renewable energy developer/owner, an Independent Power Producer (IPP), or a major EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor
• ISO/RTO Grid Integration Experience:
  • Market Registration: Direct experience navigating the formal asset registration pipeline for at least one major ISO/RTO (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP)
• Commercial & Contractual Experience:
  • PPA Operationalization: Experience reading, interpreting, and implementing complex Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and hedge contracts
  • Milestone Tracking: History of managing specific commercial project milestones, such as Initial Synchronization, Trial Operation, and Commercial Operation Date (COD)
• Cross-Functional Coordination Experience:
  • Matrix Environment: Proven track record of leading by influence rather than direct authority, managing inputs from diverse teams like Legal, Engineering, Construction, and Trading
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

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 out, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.