Strategic External Affairs Lead

Pattern Energy; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 103 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Bonus structure

Résumé du poste

Pattern Energy is seeking an External Affairs Manager to support cross-functional project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement across priority markets. You will coordinate with Communications, ESG, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Public Engagement teams to advance projects and commercial priorities.

The role requires 4–8 years in related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to drive complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Environmental Studies, Business, or related discipline.
• 4-8 years of experience in communications, ESG, government or regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, finance, project development or related fields.
• Experience in renewable energy, utility, environmental, infrastructure, transportation, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple business functions.

Responsabilités

• Support External Affairs disciplines through cross-functional project management, coordination, research, events, and execution of priority initiatives.
• Structure and support the budget development process, spending tracking, forecasting, and related reporting for External Affairs priorities.
• Manage core External Affairs team meetings, agendas, follow-ups, collaboration processes, and information flow across disciplines.
• Identify process gaps and execute systems improvements, reporting enhancements, and tools that streamline day-to-day work.
• Prepare reports, presentations, policy analyses, white papers, testimony, comment letters, briefing materials, and other advocacy or executive materials.
• Coordinate with internal business partners and external stakeholders to support Pattern projects, initiatives, and commercial priorities.

Connaissances

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

Pattern Energy is seeking an External Affairs Manager to support cross-functional project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement across priority markets. You will coordinate with Communications, ESG, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Public Engagement teams to advance projects and commercial priorities.

The role requires 4–8 years in related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to drive complex initiatives.