Asset Optimization Director

RWE•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Asset Optimization, the Asset Optimization Director (IC) serves as a senior strategic and technical leader and recognized subject matter expert responsible for shaping, translating, and driving execution of the asset optimization strategy. This role partners closely with the broader Operations & Asset Management organization and senior leadership to convert strategic priorities into actionable programs, initiatives, and targeted actions that deliver measurable outcomes. Operating within a partnership model, this position leads portfolio-level problem solving and strategic performance management with a high degree of autonomy, owning cross-functional collaboration, structuring complex bodies of work, and co-designing and implementing solutions with stakeholders. The Director (IC) leverages influence across multi-disciplinary teams to drive alignment and results, while ensuring work is grounded in clear ownership, alignment, and value realization, and identifying systemic performance opportunities across the portfolio through cross-functional insight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field required
Minimum 11 years of experience in Asset Management, Operations, Strategy or a related field
Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams
Minimum 4 years of supervisory and managerial experience; demonstrated leadership skills with solid track record of accountability and delivery of results
Strong working knowledge of budgeting, project management, and cost management tools, processes and software
Proven ability to lead, develop and provide training, feedback, performance management, coaching and mentoring to others
Safety Leadership – Promotes safety as a core value at all times and ensures safety principles are embedded in decision-making and operational practices
Strategic & Analytical Thinking – Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable programs, initiatives, and targeted actions that deliver measurable outcomes
Complex Problem Solving – Leads resolution of ambiguous, high-impact challenges by structuring problems and developing scalable, repeatable solutions
Asset Optimization Expertise – Demonstrates deep knowledge of asset performance drivers, KPIs, and optimization methodologies; applies this expertise to drive portfolio-level performance improvements
Enterprise Perspective & Insight Generation – Leverages cross-functional insight to identify systemic issues and portfolio-level opportunities, driving actionable, high-impact outcomes
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence – Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels, driving outcomes without formal authority
Portfolio-Level Performance Management – Strong capability in defining performance frameworks, analyzing operational and financial data, and driving value realization
Communication & Executive Presence – Effectively communicates insights, recommendations, and trade-offs to senior leaders; builds credibility and trust across the organization
Stakeholder Leadership & Relationship Management – Demonstrates the ability to enlist and energize stakeholders around a shared vision, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across teams
Commitment to Results – A systems thinker who is goal-driven, action-oriented, and accountable; translates objectives into execution and delivers sustained outcomes
Continuous Improvement Mindset – Champions innovation, learning, and adoption of best practices to enhance performance and efficiency
Business & Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of operational and financial drivers of asset performance, including cost, revenue, and value optimization
Adaptability & Flexibility – Able to adjust plans and priorities in response to changing business conditions, stakeholder needs, and organizational dynamics
People Development & Mentorship – Provides coaching and mentorship across the organization, contributing to capability building and a high-performing team culture
Technical & Digital Proficiency – Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and ability to leverage tools and analytics to support decision-making

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Translate asset optimization strategy into prioritized programs, initiatives, and targeted actions aligned to portfolio performance objectives
Define execution roadmaps, success metrics, and value tracking approaches to ensure end-to-end delivery and value realization
Lead resolution of the most complex, cross-functional challenges impacting asset performance
Structure ambiguous problems and deliver scalable, repeatable solutions
Own integration across functions, aligning stakeholders on priorities, dependencies, and sequencing of work
Drive coordinated execution and eliminate fragmentation across work
Co-design and drive implementation of practical, scalable solutions with stakeholders
Support execution of complex or stalled work to ensure sustained impact
Operate within the AO partnership model, supporting clear ownership and alignment across stakeholders
Influence senior leaders through structured insights, recommendations, and trade-offs
Contribute to the development of a high-performing asset optimization function