Sr Lease Analyst Manager

RWE•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Lease Asset Management serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for lease administration across RWE’s solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and other renewable portfolios in development, construction, and operations. This position manages the lease administration function across a portfolio of work or business unit, manages complex leases and portfolios, supports IFRS reporting, and drives functional improvements to the tools, SOPs, documentation, and workflows that support lease compliance. Acting as SME for Construction and Operation Portfolios (leading reporting, system improvements, and audits), the Senior Manager applies expert judgment to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and coordination of the function, serves as a liaison with business units, and engages strategically with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 7 years of experience in lease administration, contract management, and/or asset management
Experience with data analytics using Power BI, advanced Excel, and land management systems such as IrthLand (aka GeoAMPS)
Experience with title and survey review required
Demonstrated SME-level knowledge of lease management systems, including system improvements, process design, or onboarding of acquired portfolios
Ability to evaluate and interpret complex legal contracts, lease language and title documents
Expert knowledge of lease administration tools such as IrthLand (aka GeoAMPS), SOPs, documentation, and workflows, with the judgment to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coordination
High attention to detail and analytical review of data sets, formulas, and lease language
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (ability to compile, sort, analyze, and merge data from multiple sources using functions and formulas); excellent proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Strong leadership and written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage strategically with stakeholders across business units
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks, priorities, and deliverables
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to coach and develop others
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or land management experience preferred
Experience supporting lease audits and IFRS lease reporting, or working closely with Finance and Accounting on budgeting, forecasting, and accruals, preferred
Direct experience in the renewable energy industry (solar, BESS, wind) preferred
Knowledge of land management applications, Power BI, and/or SQL a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the department’s SME on lease administration system, SOPs, documentation, and workflows, applying expert judgment to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and coordination of the function across development, construction, and operations portfolios
Manage the lease administration function across a portfolio of work or business unit, managing complex leases and portfolios to ensure compliance with all payment obligations and contractual terms of RWE’s site control agreements
Analyze and interpret complex and non-standard lease language to identify construction, and operational payment calculations and schedule requirements
Oversee and perform review of title documents (deeds, probate, etc.) to interpret complex ownership structures and identify legal descriptions, ensuring ownership and payee records are accurate
Support IFRS reporting and assist Finance and Accounting with budgeting, forecasting, and accruals related to site control agreements by ensuring lease data, payment schedules, and obligations are complete, accurate, and delivered on time
Lead internal and external lease audits, coordinating with auditors and accounting, preparing supporting documentation, and implementing corrective actions to resolve findings
Establish and maintain data standards for critical lease data points; oversee the collection, cleanup, and upload of data into the lease management system, including onboarding of acquired projects and portfolios, and perform quality checks to maintain data integrity
Serve as liaison with business units, including Real Estate/Development, Legal, Finance, Accounting, and GIS, and participate in cross-functional working groups to coordinate lease-related needs and initiatives
Lead team initiatives and provide training, coaching, and quality review for Lease Analysts and junior staff on tools, templates, systems, and procedures
Develop and deliver system-generated and ad hoc reports, metrics, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for leadership and internal and external users to support strategic decision-making
Lead data analytics for the lease portfolio, using Power BI, advanced Excel, and land management systems such as IrthLand (aka GeoAMPS) to analyze lease, payment, and obligation data, identify trends and discrepancies, and deliver insights that support compliance, forecasting, and leadership decision-making
Engage strategically with internal and external stakeholders, handling escalated landowner matters as needed while demonstrating thorough knowledge of portfolio payment terms
Evaluate and adopt new tools, applications, and processes as the portfolio grows and the needs of the Company change