Sr Business Strategy Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

RWE AG is seeking a full-time Business Strategy lead based in Chicago, IL. The role involves driving strategic initiatives and supporting executive management in the power industry. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM or business field, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 per year with various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the power industry or management consulting.
• Strong knowledge in corporate strategy and clean energy technologies.
• Experience leading organizational or operational transformation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Drive key workstreams in the Strategy Review process.
• Coordinate strategy implementation projects with business units.
• Support or lead ad-hoc strategic initiatives for the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, or relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC – Full‑time, permanent – Chicago, IL; Austin, TX

Role Overview

The Business Strategy team, part of the broader Strategy department, shapes the direction and growth of the company. Team leads annual strategy reviews, coordinates implementation of strategic initiatives with business units, and leads special initiatives for the Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Drive key workstreams in the Strategy Review process, producing solid analyses and actionable recommendations on business models, market prioritization, pipeline gaps, growth modes, capabilities, competitive positioning, and business cases.
• 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, corporate acquisition or JV target scouting aligned with strategy).
• Define, prioritize, and lead transformation initiatives, collaborating with business units, 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) and recommend 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).

Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry, strategy, management consulting, or related business roles.
• Strong knowledge in corporate strategy, clean energy and utility industry, U.S. power markets/transmission grid, renewable project development, and clean energy technologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong organization and project‑management skills; highly independent.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, influencing without formal authority.
• High standards for quality and excellence with a pragmatic approach.
• Strong impact orientation across activities.
• Experience leading organizational or operational transformation efforts, including workflow redesign, business‑case development, change‑management support, and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and generate new ideas.
• Motivated, self‑starter, reliable, collaborative, team‑oriented, adaptable, high‑integrity, self‑reflective, and able to learn from feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations.
• Physical ability to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $160,000 – $200,000 per year (Illinois). Benefits include 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 may also participate in short‑term incentives.

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.