RWE Renewables Americas LLC

To start as soon as possible, Full time, Permanent

Head of Development Americas, US West

RWE Offshore Wind

RWE represents change, Innovation, and Sustainability as one of the world leading renewable energy companies with a goal of investing over $15 billion in the US over the next decade on our way to being carbon neutral by 2040.

At RWE we have the energy to be inclusive and believe our diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experiences you bring. We currently are seeking a team member with a high degree of self-motivation, strong analytical skills, a creative problem solving mindset, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities while keeping the "big picture" of RWE's best interests in mind.

Purpose of position:

• Responsible for building an offshore project pipeline by origination, acquisition, greenfield development and tender participations of offshore projects in the Americas West region
• Ensuring a healthy pipeline in line with approved strategy and growth targets; providing input into the approved strategy and any necessary changes to the strategy
• Develop the projects up to the later of the receipt of all consents or receipt of an offtake mechanism for handover to Construction & Project Delivery
• Support Construction & Project Delivery and Operations in the successful delivery of each project including completion all development commitments
• Support RWE Offshore External Affairs and brand development strategies

Essential Functions:

• Build and maintain a pipeline of offshore projects within the Americas West region consistent with the offshore growth strategy.
• Originate new offshore projects/options in the Americas West region.
• Scout new markets and investment opportunities in Americas West region, possibly including Canada and Central and South America
• Collaborate with Partnering function to acquire new projects/options or start partnerships.
• Prepare for and effectively participate in respective tenders/auctions for offshore wind to gain development, grid connection and/or offtake rights
• Develop projects in line with technical, commercial and HSSE standards, to deliver construction options ready for final investment decision at attractive project economics
• Obtain all relevant permits and rights to construct projects
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Establish effective relationships with external stakeholders such as project partners, Government authorities, landowners, local stakeholders, etc.
• Complete Grid connection arrangements with grid operator
• Support Construction & Project Delivery in obtaining Final Investment Decision (FID)
• Ongoing support during Construction & Project Delivery to ensure successful project construction and operations while delivering on development commitments
• Support implementation of RWE Offshore External Affairs and brand development strategies
• Support internal and external recruiting efforts
• Promote RWE principles and ideals including but not limited to We Care initiatives to promote employee health, safety and well-being.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, manage and delegate effectively across geographies
• People Development: Ability to develop themselves and their people to their full potential
• Performance Orientation: Self-motivated to drive the business, increase performance and deliver results
• Strategic thinking: Push the boundaries to grow the business and develop solutions to development challenges
• Continuous Improvement: Constantly optimizing the business
• Integration Management: Ability to lead teams through change processes
• Working Together: Ability to collaborate globally in cross functional teams
• Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate internally & externally
• Open mindset: Self-reflective personality, able to learn and act on feedback
• Hands-on mentality: Actively involving him-/herself, pragmatic and fact focused attitude
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively enlist and energize stakeholders in a shared vision and to direct, align and inspire the actions of others in bringing about transformational change safety practices. Build strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders through two-way communications, personal leadership and commitment to the success of the organization
• Safety - Promote safety for all at all times.
• Initiative – Must be self-motivating and able to work with minimum supervision and make cost efficient decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited information and specific directions.
• Problem Solving – Ability to troubleshoot, understand, execute and communicate root causes and implement solutions to resolve issues.
• Flexibility – Willing and available to travel (25-50%), must be able to make the necessary adjustments to the plans to respond to changing conditions, i.e. energy markets, project schedules, supply chain and energetic availability.

Work Experience & Education Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of project development experience, 5+ years Renewable industry working experience
• University degree or equivalent. Post graduate degree a plus.
• Role-specific skills: Successfully delivered Offshore development projects through to FID. Business development experience in complex setting of commercial, technical and regulatory boundary conditions. Success driven personality, dedicated to deliver growth. Strong commercial understanding. Strong HSE and wellbeing mindset. Strong regional network and ability to build trusted relationships with partners & stakeholders.
• Certifications: PMP and/or Charter Financial Analyst a plus

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time.

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RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

RWE Renewables GmbH, based in Essen, Germany, is RWE’s youngest subsidiary and one of the world’s leading companies in the field of renewable energies. With an international team of around 3,500 employees, we are drivers of the energy transition – and provide electricity for a sustainable life. Our total capacity of more than 9 gigawatts results from onshore and offshore wind parks, photovoltaic plants and battery storage. We focus on growth: on the American continent, on the European core markets and on new markets in the Asia-Pacific region.