VP, Asset Management

Avantus • San Diego, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Vice President, Asset Management position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the EVP, Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management.

The VP, Asset Management is responsible for leading the strategy, performance, and lifecycle optimization of the energy assets at Avantus. This role oversees asset planning, operations, financial performance, compliance, contract management, and risk management across the energy portfolio, ensuring long‑term value creation and alignment with corporate objectives. The successful candidate partners closely with executive leadership, regulatory bodies, engineering, operations, finance, and external stakeholders to maximize asset reliability, profitability, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 12–20+ years of progressive leadership experience in renewable energy, utilities, or asset‑intensive industries.
• Proven track record managing complex energy asset portfolios or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in financial modeling, asset optimization, regulatory environments, and operational performance.
• Executive‑level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep knowledge of energy markets, technologies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-changing environments.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced technical degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term asset management strategies across Avantus’ PV and BESS portfolio .
• Oversee strategic capital planning, investment prioritization, and portfolio optimization.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on asset performance, risks, and value creation.
• Direct the performance management of all energy assets, including availability, efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle costs.
• Implement systems, KPIs, and governance frameworks for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant asset operation.
• Lead root-cause analysis and reliability‑centered maintenance initiatives.
• Manage P&L for the asset portfolio, including revenue optimization and cost control.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and economic modeling.
• Support commercial activities including PPAs, hedging strategies, and contract negotiations and management.
• Represent the company with the evaluation of M&A opportunities, asset acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FERC, NERC, CPUC, WECC).
• Lead regulatory filings, audits, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor policy developments, market dynamics, and emerging risks.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and environmental risks.
• Implement asset‑level risk frameworks and reliability standards.
• Oversee emergency response and resilience planning.
• Build and lead high‑performing multi‑disciplinary teams focused on asset operations, commercial contract management and compliance.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and organizational capability.

Benefits

• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive