Asset Optimization Director

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

 

Reporting to the Director, Asset Optimization, the Asset Optimization Director (IC) serves as a senior strategic and technical leader and recognized subject matter expert responsible for shaping, translating, and driving execution of the asset optimization strategy. This role partners closely with the broader Operations & Asset Management organization and senior leadership to convert strategic priorities into actionable programs, initiatives, and targeted actions that deliver measurable outcomes.

 

Operating within a partnership model, this position leads portfolio-level problem solving and strategic performance management with a high degree of autonomy, owning cross-functional collaboration, structuring complex bodies of work, and co-designing and implementing solutions with stakeholders. The Director (IC) leverages influence across multi-disciplinary teams to drive alignment and results, while ensuring work is grounded in clear ownership, alignment, and value realization, and identifying systemic performance opportunities across the portfolio through cross-functional insight.

 

Role Responsibilities:

• Strategy Translation & Execution
  • Translate asset optimization strategy into prioritized programs, initiatives, and targeted actions aligned to portfolio performance objectives
  • Define execution roadmaps, success metrics, and value tracking approaches to ensure end-to-end delivery and value realization
• Portfolio-Level Problem Solving
  • Lead resolution of the most complex, cross-functional challenges impacting asset performance
  • Structure ambiguous problems and deliver scalable, repeatable solutions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment
  • Own integration across functions, aligning stakeholders on priorities, dependencies, and sequencing of work
  • Drive coordinated execution and eliminate fragmentation across work
• Solution Co-Design & Delivery
  • Co-design and drive implementation of practical, scalable solutions with stakeholders
  • Support execution of complex or stalled work to ensure sustained impact
• Partnership Model & Influence
  • Operate within the AO partnership model, supporting clear ownership and alignment across stakeholders
  • Influence senior leaders through structured insights, recommendations, and trade-offs
• Team Development:
  • Contribute to the development of a high-performing asset optimization function

 

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 11 years of experience in Asset Management, Operations, Strategy or a related field
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory and managerial experience; demonstrated leadership skills with solid track record of accountability and delivery of results
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting, project management, and cost management tools, processes and software
• Proven ability to lead, develop and provide training, feedback, performance management, coaching and mentoring to others
• Safety Leadership – Promotes safety as a core value at all times and ensures safety principles are embedded in decision-making and operational practices
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking – Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable programs, initiatives, and targeted actions that deliver measurable outcomes
• Complex Problem Solving – Leads resolution of ambiguous, high-impact challenges by structuring problems and developing scalable, repeatable solutions
• Asset Optimization Expertise – Demonstrates deep knowledge of asset performance drivers, KPIs, and optimization methodologies; applies this expertise to drive portfolio-level performance improvements
• Enterprise Perspective & Insight Generation – Leverages cross-functional insight to identify systemic issues and portfolio-level opportunities, driving actionable, high-impact outcomes
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence – Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels, driving outcomes without formal authority
• Portfolio-Level Performance Management – Strong capability in defining performance frameworks, analyzing operational and financial data, and driving value realization
• Communication & Executive Presence – Effectively communicates insights, recommendations, and trade-offs to senior leaders; builds credibility and trust across the organization
• Stakeholder Leadership & Relationship Management – Demonstrates the ability to enlist and energize stakeholders around a shared vision, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across teams
• Commitment to Results – A systems thinker who is goal-driven, action-oriented, and accountable; translates objectives into execution and delivers sustained outcomes
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Champions innovation, learning, and adoption of best practices to enhance performance and efficiency
• Business & Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of operational and financial drivers of asset performance, including cost, revenue, and value optimization
• Adaptability & Flexibility – Able to adjust plans and priorities in response to changing business conditions, stakeholder needs, and organizational dynamics
• People Development & Mentorship – Provides coaching and mentorship across the organization, contributing to capability building and a high-performing team culture
• Technical & Digital Proficiency – Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and ability to leverage tools and analytics to support decision-making

 

 

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.

Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.