Sr Business Development Manager

RWE; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support the Southern Regional Development team by delivering market, customer, and policy insights and by leading strategic initiatives across utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects in ERCOT, SPP South, MISO South, and SERC (GA).

The role includes pricing, competitive analysis, market development, and M&A activity, working with Development, Commercial Analysis, M&A, Power Marketing, and Interconnection teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in renewable energy infrastructure, ERCOT/SPP/MISO experience preferred.
• Strong communication with executive leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal analysis and develop materials for strategic decisions and investment approvals.
• Identify trends and risks across target markets and create action plans.
• Build strategic rationale to support internal approvals and gating decisions.
• Drive origination and M&A development due diligence.
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor progress and OKRs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align market assumptions.
• Forecast regional approvals and obligations to leadership.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities with QA/QC of inputs.
• Implement strategic tools and best practices across development.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Business or Energy Policy

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Senior Business Development Manager will support the Southern Regional Development team by providing market, customer, and policy intelligence; evaluating and managing the regional project portfolio; and leading strategic business initiatives across utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects in ERCOT, SPP South, MISO South, and SERC (GA).

This role will support key activities including product pricing, competitive analysis, market development, and M&A initiatives. The Senior Business Development Manager will work cross-functionally with Development, Commercial Analysis, M&A, Power Marketing, and Interconnection teams to assess opportunities, advance regional strategy, and support portfolio decision-making. The position will also be responsible for tracking progress against team goals, providing updates to executive leadership, and ensuring project and portfolio data remain accurate and current.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead internal analysis and develop materials to support strategic decisions, market intelligence, competitive assessments, and internal approvals for project gating and investment
• Identify emerging trends and risks across target markets and create action plans to address them
• Build strategic rationale to support internal approvals and project gating decisions
• Drive origination and optimization efforts, including managing M&A development due diligence
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor progress against business goals and OKRs
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align market assumptions
• Forecast and communicate upcoming regional approvals and obligations to leadership
• Coordinate regional budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring QA/QC of inputs and developing budget reports
• Implement strategic tools, standards, and best practices across the development organization

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in Business or Energy Policy preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, preferably in ERCOT, SPP, MISO
• Demonstrated history of communication with executive leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage internal and external customerrelationships
• 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

Benefits offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental LeavePaid time off
• Holidays

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

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.