VP, Asset Management & Operations

RWE•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Vice President of Operations & Asset Management will serve as the senior leader responsible for operational strategy, asset performance, and portfolio value creation for a growing natural‑gas‑fired generation business. This business unit is in an expansion phase—actively developing new power plants and evaluating existing assets across North America. This VP will lead a lean, high‑impact team with broad cross‑functional influence in engineering, project development, construction, commercial operations, finance, and regulatory. The executive will ensure operational excellence, optimize financial performance, and oversee the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all generation assets, from greenfield development through commissioning and long‑term operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
Minimum 12 years of experience in power generation operations, asset management, or heavy‑industrial energy operations; significant natural‑gas‑fired generation experience required
Demonstrated leadership of multi‑site operations or large‑scale power portfolios
Proven ability to build and scale asset management or operations processes in a growth‑phase or transformational environment
Strong understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERC, NERC, regional ISOs/RTOs)
Experience managing financial performance, budgets, capital planning, and operational KPIs
Hands-on experience with contract negotiation and management (e.g., O&M, LTSA, fuel, EPC)
Ability to lead through influence, manage indirect cross‑functional teams, and collaborate across a matrixed organization
Experience with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Background in both operating assets and supporting greenfield project development
Familiarity with asset optimization strategies for merchant or partially merchant gas portfolios
Mobility: Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or engineering discipline) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a small direct team while influencing a broad network of cross‑functional contributors, including engineering, commercial operations, HSE, procurement, finance, and regulatory affairs
Build a high‑performing culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Develop and execute the operational strategy for a growing portfolio of natural‑gas‑fired generation assets, including new builds and acquisitions
Establish the operating model, processes, and systems required to scale a high‑performing asset management and operations function
Provide operational due diligence, value assessments, and integration planning for asset acquisitions
Partner with Development, Construction, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless handoffs from concept through COD and into steady‑state operations
Represent the Operations & Asset Management organization with executive leadership, investors, external partners, and regulatory bodies
Own the financial and operational performance of the asset portfolio, including revenue optimization, cost discipline, and long‑term value maximization
Implement asset management systems and tools that support data-driven decision-making and operational transparency
Lead the development and execution of annual business plans, O&M strategies, performance forecasts, and long‑term capital plans
Ensure all assets are managed in alignment with budget, internal controls, contractual obligations, and market expectations
Drive performance improvements using data, analytics, benchmarking, and continuous‑improvement methodologies
Oversee safe, reliable, efficient operations across all flexible generation assets
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE policies, NERC/ERCOT/ISO requirements, environmental permits, and regulatory standards
Manage operational readiness, commissioning oversight, and transition-to-operations for newly developed facilities
Optimize maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, and corrective) to maximize availability and minimize forced outages
Oversee key commercial and contractual arrangements across the asset portfolio, including fuel supply, O&M contracts, LTSA agreements, and commercial obligations in partnership with the Commercial Optimization functions
Support bid strategies, PPA negotiations, and risk assessments in collaboration with Commercial Optimization and Legal teams
Monitor market conditions, regulatory changes, and commercial opportunities to inform asset strategy

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.