Sr Manager, PMO

RWE•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, PMO leads the oversight of a portfolio of high‑value renewable energy projects and programs across the United States. This role manages and mentors multiple project and program managers while establishing and enforcing PMO standards, methodologies, governance frameworks, and performance metrics. The Sr Manager partners with senior leaders and functional teams to ensure portfolio alignment with strategic objectives, funding priorities, and risk tolerance. This role provides PMO leadership across the full renewable asset lifecycle—from site evaluation and development through construction, operations, repowering, and decommissioning. Responsibilities include portfolio planning, resource prioritization, risk and dependency management, schedule and cost control, and executive reporting. The Sr Manager ensures consistent project delivery practices, operational readiness, and asset optimization initiatives, supporting long‑term reliability, regulatory compliance, and value realization across wind, solar, and energy storage assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP®), Program Management Professional (PMP®), or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Minimum 7 years' experience, including prior people management experience including multiple teams and senior staff
Expert in program and project management tools, resource planning, and cross-functional leadership
Wind, Solar and/or BESS operational experience preferred
Experience overseeing a portfolio of high-volume programs and projects across the region
Experience shaping program frameworks and standards for regional adaptation
Broad operational and financial understanding of renewable assets
Ability to address high-complexity, high-volume regional program challenges
Aptitude in anticipating risks and implementing preventative strategies
Experience innovating solutions to recurring operational issues
Ability to coordinate and interface with senior leaders and department heads to ensure program alignment
Experience leading negotiations with key vendors and contractors
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites assigned
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project (MS Project) and Microsoft Office suite of products
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
This position requires travel domestically for visits to multiple RWE Americas site locations and/or offices
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Responsibilities

Leads a portfolio of high‑value projects and programs, ensuring consistent on‑time delivery, budget adherence, risk mitigation, and achievement of operational and business objectives
Defines, implements, and continuously improves project and program management frameworks, tools, and standard processes to enhance portfolio performance, governance, and reporting accuracy
Leads negotiations with key vendors and contractors, ensuring commercial terms, performance expectations, and risk allocation aligning with organizational objectives
Partners with senior leadership to establish strategic priorities for the Operations PMO, translating business goals into actionable portfolio plans and aligned resource strategies
Drives the adoption of lessons learned, best practices, and standard methodologies across programs, asset classes, and functional teams
Oversees vendor and contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, schedule compliance, and value delivery across the project lifecycle
Provides direction, coaching, and mentorship to managers and senior program managers, fostering a high‑performance, accountability‑driven PMO culture
Serves as the primary escalation point for program‑level risks, issues, and cross‑portfolio dependencies, providing executive‑ready analysis and recommended mitigation strategies