Sr Operations PMO Associate

RWE Gruppe; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid time off & Holidays

Short-Term Incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Operations PMO Associate to support diverse projects across the full lifecycle at wind farm sites in the United States. You will coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and others to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, PM certification preferred, and 3+ years of PM experience in wind energy. Travel up to 25% and office-based work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field.
• Project Management certification preferred (ACPM, PMP).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in project management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in wind energy sector preferred.
• Experience in business strategy, project management, or consulting.
• Knowledge of project lifecycles, scheduling, vendor coordination and program management principles.
• Understanding of operational, contractual, and safety requirements.
• Ability to escalate complex problems and risks to leadership on mitigation.
• Applies program management practices to multiple projects with limited guidance.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Willingness to climb 300 ft up a wind turbine when needed.
• 25% travel to and from job sites.

Responsibilities

• Project-manages multiple projects and initiatives with site staff and stakeholders.
• Supports Project Execution strategy development.
• Assists other Project Managers with scheduling and controlling.
• Interfaces with vendors and contractors ensuring safety protocols.
• Ensures on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Supports status reports for management review.
• Tracks program performance and lessons learned.
• Promotes safety and operational excellence in wind assets.
• Develops project office templates and processes.
• Performs other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office / Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Microsoft Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Management

Remuneration: Exempt

The Sr Operations PMO Associate position will support projects of varying sizes (duration, funding, stakeholders, etc.) throughout the full project management lifecycle. Project scopes range from installation of physical wind turbine upgrades to strategic fleetwide improvement projects and various internal departmental and company-wide projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be skilled in problem-solving, developing new business processes, managing contractors and performing technical work for RWE Americas’ various wind farm sites.

Role Responsibilities:

• Project-manages multiple projects and initiatives with site staff and other internal and external stakeholder groups (incl. Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Controlling, HSSE, Quality, etc.)
• Focuses on organizational projects with various internal stakeholders, particularly Project Execution strategy development
• Supports and assists other Project Managers (e.g., with project scheduling, project controlling, etc.)
• Acts as a key interface toward vendors and contractors, ensuring activities are performed in accordance with RWE’s safety protocols
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, with quality and within budget
• Supports creation of status reports for management review
• Tracks program performance metrics and compiles lessons learned for continuous improvement initiatives
• Promotes a culture of safety compliance, operational excellence, and value optimization for the wind farm assets
• Supports the development of project office templates and processes
• Performs other ad hoc duties as required

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science or related field
• Project Management certification preferred (ex: ACPM, PMP)
• Minimum 3years of relevant work experience in project management
• Minimum 3years of experience in the wind energy sector preferred
• Experience in business strategy, project management, or consulting
• Working knowledge of project lifecycles, scheduling, vendor coordination and program management principles
• Understands operational, contractual, and safety requirements
• Ability to escalation complex problems and risks to leadership on mitigation
• Applies program management practices to multiple projects with limited guidance
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability climb 300 ft up a wind turbine when projects require “hands on participation”
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to perform 25% travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• 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
• 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

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 Americasis 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.

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

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 operateswind, solar and battery storage projects 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.