Senior Manager, Business Strategy

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States RWE Full time
RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy is part of the broader Strategy department and 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 assesses the impacts and opportunities from cutting-edge innovations, in close collaboration with the relevant business units.

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 case, etc.
  • Coordinate and drive strategy implementation projects, working closely with business units to ensure alignment and execution
  • 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.
  • Track company KPIs and prepare monthly / quarterly performance reports for top management
  • Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging trends and innovations providing recommendations for integration into business strategies
  • Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives
  • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including venture capital firms, research institutions, and industry leaders
  • Develop and mentor more junior colleagues within the Business Strategy team, fostering a high-performing culture
Qualifications:
  • Master's or advanced degree in STEM, business, or other relevant fields, preferred
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry, across strategy, management consulting or relevant business roles
  • Strong knowledge in key areas, including corporate strategy, clean energy and utility industry, US power markets/transmission grid, renewable project development/commercialization, and 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
  • Strives for quality and excellence, while being pragmatic
  • Solution-oriented. Productively challenges the status quo, and develops new ideas
  • Motivated 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)


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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

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