Senior Manager - Regional Organic Growth

Iberdrola•ARI-NM-OTHER LOCATION, NM

2d•$148,480 - $185,600•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager of the region works with regional and company leadership to develop and implement company strategy that achieves annual objectives and FID and COD goals through profitable projects. The role sets regional goals and project priorities, establishes roadmaps to FID, and ensures project schedules and budgets are created. In coordination with development, commercial services, strategy, policy, and regional leadership, the Senior Manager leads growth strategy across onshore growth stakeholders. The position is responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the US onshore greenfield renewable pipeline strategy for an assigned sub-region. It manages the sub-region’s greenfield development team and pipeline of opportunities, coordinating project development resources with renewable origination efforts to meet regional goals. The role is remote, based in New Mexico, with its location within the region determined by targeted-market business needs. Travel of 50% or more throughout the designated region and to corporate headquarters is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field.
At least 8 years of relevant business experience in the power industry.
At least 8 years of wind and solar project development experience, including demonstrated experience in targeted development markets.
At least 5 years of experience managing and developing teams.
Project management experience.
Demonstrated success leading development and bringing multiple renewable energy projects through construction and into operations.
Knowledge of all aspects of renewable energy development from site origination through construction.
Experience supporting tax equity closings.
Thorough understanding of real estate agreements and laws, and title and survey requirements for renewable projects.
Willingness to travel 50% or more throughout the designated region and to corporate headquarters.
Proficiency with Windows-based business software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in ArcGIS and Google Earth or similar geographic mapping software.
Competencies: growth and continuous improvement; initiative and change; results focus; customer centricity; communication; collaboration; and leadership.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience in development or the power industry.
At least 5 years of experience managing and developing teams in a matrix structure.
MBA, law degree, another advanced degree, or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Work with senior leadership to define the growth plan, priority regions, pipeline needs, budget, regional contribution to goals, and staffing requirements.
Lead and facilitate renewable energy project and market development through coordination across development, policy, origination, market rules, permitting, transmission, meteorology, engineering, and construction.
Develop and implement regional strategic plans and budgets.
Build a greenfield project pipeline that meets current and future business plans.
Lead, manage, and develop project management and development teams.
Coordinate with regional leadership and origination teams to implement sales and market development strategies.
Coordinate with permitting, interconnection, legal, investment, land management, and engineering teams to implement development strategies.
Manage annual project budgets and work with regional leadership and strategy and planning to maintain alignment with approved strategies or seek variances.
Develop and maintain competitive assessments in targeted markets, supporting timely, value-enhancing investments in projects with competitive advantages, required returns, or strategic fit.
Support project prioritization and competitiveness processes, identify and recommend capital investment needs, and provide project value propositions.
Identify challenged projects and projects suitable for termination or limited investment.
Support assessment and recommendations of monetization options for valuable projects that are a better strategic fit for potential acquirers or whose sale could enhance company return on investment.
Establish or support systems and processes that keep development teams informed about national markets and developments and their local implications.
Manage regional development teams and support their efforts to meet project pipeline and build goals.
Understand and assess the energy business, including its segments, technologies, competitive dynamics, and regulatory and market landscape.
Develop market views based on competition, market fundamentals, customer demand, and regional forecasts.
Ensure development teams follow company internal controls and anti-fraud processes.
As needed, assist with or develop renewable energy projects in targeted markets, including leading internal and external teams, prospecting and advancing greenfield sites, supporting divestitures and acquisitions, managing schedules and budgets, and leading entitlement and permitting processes to achieve FID and COD.
Work with government agencies and elected officials at national, state, and local levels on zoning, regulations, rules, and laws that support renewable development.