Sr Business Strategy Manager

RWE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE is seeking a full-time Corporate Development / Strategy professional in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves driving key workstreams, supporting strategic initiatives, and coordinating strategy implementation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in the power sector. The annual base salary ranges between $160,000 and $200,000, with additional benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry.
• Strong knowledge of US power markets and renewable project development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive key workstreams in the Strategy Review process.
• Support and lead strategic initiatives for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Track company KPIs and prepare strategic performance reports.

Skills

Corporate strategy

Clean energy technologies

Analytical capabilities

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy

Remuneration: Exempt

The Business Strategy team, part of the broader Strategy department, plays a critical role in shaping the direction and growth of the company. This team leads and consolidates the annual strategy review, coordinates the implementation of strategic initiatives in collaboration with the business, and leads special initiatives on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Moreover, the team defines, prioritizes, and drives broader transformation efforts that tangibly help to improve profitability, risk, and execution.

Role Responsibilities

• Drive key workstreams in the Strategy Review process, developing solid analyses and actionable recommendations on business models, market prioritization, pipeline gaps, growth modes, capabilities & competitive positioning, business cases, etc.
• Coordinate and drive strategy implementation projects, working closely with business units to ensure alignment and execution.
• Support, project manage, or lead ad‑hoc strategic initiatives on behalf of the ELT, e.g. culture activation efforts, scouting of corporate acquisition/JV targets in alignment with the strategy, etc.
• Define, prioritize, and lead transformation initiatives, in close collaboration with relevant business units, including assessing related business cases and supporting change management.
• Track company KPIs and prepare quarterly strategic performance reports for top management.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging trends and innovations (including AI) providing recommendations for integration into business strategies.
• Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and support executive‑level internal and external meetings (e.g., with board, investors).

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, or other relevant fields required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry, across strategy, management consulting or relevant business roles. Depending on relevance, advanced education in a related field may be considered towards experience requirements.
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including corporate strategy, clean energy and utility industry, US power markets / transmission grid, renewable project development / commercialization, clean energy technologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, analytical capabilities, and business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong organization and project management skills; highly independent.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including influencing without formal authority.
• High standards for quality and excellence, while being pragmatic.
• Demonstrates strong impact‑orientation across activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational or operational transformation efforts, including workflow redesign, business case development, and change management support, with a track record of driving adoption and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Productively challenges the status quo, identifying and sharing new ideas.
• Motivated and effective self‑starter, reliable, collaborative, team‑oriented, adaptable, high‑integrity, self‑reflective, able to learn and act on feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.
• 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.

Pay range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $160,000 - $200,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.