Business Development Manager, Power Generation

natgridProd • Boston, MA

4d • $160,000 - $201,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is the competitive division of National Grid plc, a major energy company operating in the US and UK. NGV focuses on developing, operating, and investing in clean energy projects and technologies outside of National Grid's core regulated businesses. Their portfolio includes sub-sea electricity interconnectors, liquefied natural gas, battery storage, and conventional generation assets. National Grid Ventures is seeking a Business Development Manager for its power generation business. This hybrid role can be based in Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, Waltham, MA, or Boston, MA. The Business Development Manager will lead commercial structuring and business development for NGV's growing generation portfolio, identifying, evaluating, and securing new energy infrastructure projects. This involves structuring commercial arrangements, developing new concepts to add value to existing assets, and enhancing the value of NGV's generation portfolio to achieve strong risk-adjusted returns. The role requires working under tight bid deadlines, strong project management, and coordination with various National Grid teams including Strategy, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Legal. This position reports to the Generation and LNG Commercial Director under the Chief Commercial Officer of NGV US.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, or related field
• At least 10 years experience in energy, utilities, consulting, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years experience in roles with a strong commercial or financial analysis component
• Robust knowledge of US energy markets, business models, policy, regulatory frameworks, and market fundamentals
• Deep understanding of financial and commercial analyses and ability to articulate commercial value drivers in highly-competitive environments; detail-oriented and quantitative
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills and demonstrated ability to effectively message complex opportunities and associated financials to senior management
• Highly collaborative & a team player
• Comfortable in agile environments that require creative thinking and charting new paths

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in energy trading/energy procurement or power generation/renewables development

Responsibilities

• Utilize market, competitor, and customer intelligence to support the origination of potential growth opportunities related to NGV’s existing asset base and aligned with corporate strategy
• Lead business case development and commercial impact analyses for new investments or bid opportunities
• Manage and develop quantitative and qualitative analyses of opportunities, including building and managing financial models and assessing risk scenarios
• Develop materials and strategies in support of commercial contract negotiations
• Monitor industry trends and policy/regulatory developments that may impact business outcomes and emerging opportunities
• Prepare project and portfolio updates, executive briefings, and investment committee papers for internal audiences
• Lead cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver on diverse and simultaneous workstreams in support of commercial initiatives
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues across business units, external partners, community and government stakeholders, consultants and subject matter experts, customers, technology developers, and others

Benefits

• National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
• This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
• Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
• National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior