Director, Business Strategy

LocationChicago, IL
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area:

Corporate Development / Strategy

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Director, Business Strategy

is part of the broader Strategy department and plays a critical role in shaping the direction and growth of the company. This team leads and consolidates the annual strategy review, coordinates the implementation of strategic initiatives in collaboration with the business, and leads special initiatives on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Moreover, the team assesses the impacts and opportunities from cutting-edge innovations, in close collaboration with the relevant business units.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead the Strategy Review process, ensuring solid analyses and actionable recommendations on business models, market prioritization, pipeline gaps, growth modes, capabilities & competitive positioning, business case, etc.
Define, prioritize, and kick off strategic initiatives in collaboration with the relevant business leads
Lead complex strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the ELT, including culture activation efforts, scouting of corporate acquisition/JV targets in alignment with the strategy, re-org / post-merger integration, etc.
Track organizational KPIs, and prepare comprehensive performance reports for top management
Lead the assessment and integration of cutting-edge innovations and emerging trends into the company’s strategic framework
Build and nurture strategic partnerships with venture capital firms, research institutions, and industry experts to support business growth and innovation
Mentor and develop more junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture within the Business Strategy team


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Master’s or advanced degree in STEM, business, or other relevant fields, preferred
Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry, across strategy, management consulting or relevant business roles
Deep expertise in corporate strategy, clean energy, and utility industry, US power markets/transmission grid, renewable project development/commercialization, and clean energy technologies
Superior problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategic, actionable solutions
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to present to and influence executive leadership and top management
Advanced organizational and project management skills, with experience leading large-scale, complex initiatives
Commitment to quality and excellence, balancing strategic vision with pragmatic execution
Innovative and solution-oriented, consistently challenging the status quo and driving new ideas and initiatives
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, fostering a high-performance culture and mentoring junior team members while being adaptable, self-reflective, and open to feedback
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $180,000-$230,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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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Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

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