Portfolio Manager II

Radian Generation

3d•$88,550 - $126,500

About The Position

The candidate will lead various cross functional teams whose objective is to support management of client’s renewable energy assets and fulfillment of contractual compliance obligations associated with those assets. Drive optimization of all portfolios and direct completion of tasks for the effective execution of various Radian scopes of work. Responsibilities include: Fully understand the commercial, contractual, regulatory, and reporting obligations of a medium number of operating portfolios of renewable energy assets (solar, wind, BESS). Drive task completion and execute tasks to ensure portfolio compliance with all project agreements. Fully understand the various Radian Asset Management scopes of work. Lead the onboarding of new portfolios and projects and assist the various Radian teams with moving onboarding forward. Assist Sr. Portfolio Manager and other team members in tracking and fulfilling on-going tasks and deliverables; become an expert user of the Radian Digital platform and other standard platforms to drive workflow. Review and approve performance and financial reports for the operating projects. Have the ability to develop and prepare standard and ad hoc reports as needed. Coordinate with the Technical Asset Management team and manage the contract for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel to optimize the performance and operations of the projects. Coordinate with the Financial Asset Management team and assist in billing and revenue tracking, invoice tracking, SREC administration, settlements and other financial deliverables. Manage the initial set up of invoicing, SRECs, settlements and revenue tracking and demonstrate a full understanding of these processes for given portfolios. Demonstrate the ability to understand the information contained in project financial statements and complex financial models. Track project performance, weather, and operational data for operating projects through event tickets and O & M work orders. Understand and make use of the data for analysis and ad hoc reporting or for creating meaningful recommendations for clients. Manage document administration and data rooms for project specific documents Manage the process to create, coordinate, compile and submit FERC, EIA and other regulatory compliance obligations with support of internal team members and 3rd parties. Effectively manage relationships with key project stakeholders, including project owner & investors, power offtakers, O&M providers, internal cross functional team members and multiple external 3rd parties Organize meeting agendas, both internal and with clients; lead meetings with clients, O & M providers, other external parties and internal teams. Increase expertise in chosen area of specialty, and become the subject matter expert. Lead projects and drive activities for multiple portfolios and projects of varying size and complexity. Drive resolution of problems of medium - difficult complexity and team-based scope. Effectively drive the creation and update of new SOP's and templates as needed. Manage at least 3 direct reports. Develop compensation planning, career coaching, training, and administer company policies for the team. Train and mentor junior team members and direct reports. Delegate and direct completion of standard monthly tasks assigned to all team members. Participate in developing initiatives for larger PM team and Radian as a whole.

Requirements

Hands on experience managing operating renewable energy asset portfolios: solar, wind or BESS
Working knowledge of interpreting and managing various types of renewable energy contracts including PPA’s, IA’s, LLCA’s, O & M contracts, warranty documents, etc.
Understanding of managing, overseeing or coordinating FERC and other regulatory compliance obligations for utility-scale and C & I renewable energy projects
Working knowledge of negotiating and managing Asset Management, O&M, EPC and multiple other types of contracts with third-party vendors
Personnel management, coaching & mentoring. Able to define goals and lead a team to achieve the goal, able to work as part of a larger team.
Team player / leader: Acts as team player and is effective at using leadership skills to build team interpersonal connections, achieve team goals and develop direct reports. Takes proactive actions to move portfolios toward optimized performance.
Oral /written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Possesses business interpersonal skills and customer service skills. Reviews work for accuracy and clarity and is able to write effectively and clearly. Demonstrates ability to read, interpret and learn to extract critical information from various types of contracts. Has experience utilizing these skills to effectively communicate with clients and other key stakeholders.
Planning / Organization: Ability to track and execute on-going compliance obligations. Prioritizes and plans work activities, project timelines, and tracking project deadlines. Effectively coordinates these activities across an internal cross functional team. Plans and organizes meetings and communications with clients and other key external stakeholders.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays or unexpected events.
Accountability: Understands personal accountability for overall portfolio success and demonstrates the ability to create accountability with internal team members and clients, as well as other external stakeholders.
Problem Solving: Big picture thinking that drives team to meet organizational goals and provides cross-functional improvements. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers, reviews and assesses information appropriately. Can quickly assess situations and identify the specific needs of the situation by using own judgement and incorporating the input of others. Seeks input from other manager and Sr. team members as needed. Also accepts and incorporates input from Jr. team members.
Passion: Demonstrates passion to learn in a rapidly growing often unstructured environment. Always looking to learn, grow and expand their knowledge.
1-2 years managing direct reports
4-6 years of experience in renewable energy asset management or operations, or equivalent work experience in renewable energy.
Exemplary client management and communication skills with the ability to resolve high visibility issues and communicate effectively in difficult situations.
Experience with performance data analysis, project specific recommendations, cost benefit analyses, reporting, and presentation
Experience with managing to budget and utilizing complex financial models for managing of operating assets
Proven documentation, presentation, and communication skills with working teams and senior level management, CEOs
University Degree (or equivalent)
Preferred field of degree: Business Administration, Economics, Energy Studies, Environmental Studies, technical Engineering, or related field
Expertise in MS Office MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project) and Adobe PDF toolsets
Expertise in asset management software systems & third-party monitoring platforms

Nice To Haves

At least 5+ years working with operating renewable energy assets: solar, wind or BESS + educational credits in the industry
Successful delivery of management of small cross-functional projects
Proven experience with client management
Deep Experience with C & I and utility-scale renewable energy projects and Community Solar management
Experience with performance data analysis, project specific recommendations, cost benefit analyses, reporting, and presentation
Experience with interpreting and managing various types of renewable energy contracts including PPA’s, IA’s, LLCA’s, O & M contracts, warranty documents, etc.
Proven work with renewable energy data analysis, reporting and presentation
Experience managing, overseeing or coordinating EIA & FERC compliance obligations for utility-scale and C & I renewable energy projects
Experience leading a team and managing multiple direct reports
Familiarity with asset management software systems & third-party monitoring platforms
Process improvement experience with Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
Expertise in solar PV, wind or BESS equipment and system design
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Exhibits good client management skills
Exhibits leadership skills
Able to maintain big picture view with the right amount of detail focus

Responsibilities

Fully understand the commercial, contractual, regulatory, and reporting obligations of a medium number of operating portfolios of renewable energy assets (solar, wind, BESS).
Drive task completion and execute tasks to ensure portfolio compliance with all project agreements.
Fully understand the various Radian Asset Management scopes of work.
Lead the onboarding of new portfolios and projects and assist the various Radian teams with moving onboarding forward.
Assist Sr. Portfolio Manager and other team members in tracking and fulfilling on-going tasks and deliverables; become an expert user of the Radian Digital platform and other standard platforms to drive workflow.
Review and approve performance and financial reports for the operating projects.
Have the ability to develop and prepare standard and ad hoc reports as needed.
Coordinate with the Technical Asset Management team and manage the contract for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel to optimize the performance and operations of the projects.
Coordinate with the Financial Asset Management team and assist in billing and revenue tracking, invoice tracking, SREC administration, settlements and other financial deliverables.
Manage the initial set up of invoicing, SRECs, settlements and revenue tracking and demonstrate a full understanding of these processes for given portfolios.
Demonstrate the ability to understand the information contained in project financial statements and complex financial models.
Track project performance, weather, and operational data for operating projects through event tickets and O & M work orders.
Understand and make use of the data for analysis and ad hoc reporting or for creating meaningful recommendations for clients.
Manage document administration and data rooms for project specific documents
Manage the process to create, coordinate, compile and submit FERC, EIA and other regulatory compliance obligations with support of internal team members and 3rd parties.
Effectively manage relationships with key project stakeholders, including project owner & investors, power offtakers, O&M providers, internal cross functional team members and multiple external 3rd parties
Organize meeting agendas, both internal and with clients; lead meetings with clients, O & M providers, other external parties and internal teams.
Increase expertise in chosen area of specialty, and become the subject matter expert.
Lead projects and drive activities for multiple portfolios and projects of varying size and complexity.
Drive resolution of problems of medium - difficult complexity and team-based scope.
Effectively drive the creation and update of new SOP's and templates as needed.
Manage at least 3 direct reports.
Develop compensation planning, career coaching, training, and administer company policies for the team.
Train and mentor junior team members and direct reports.
Delegate and direct completion of standard monthly tasks assigned to all team members.
Participate in developing initiatives for larger PM team and Radian as a whole.