IT / OT Program Manager

IT / OT Program Manager

- Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: IT / Digital

Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Clean Energy is looking for an IT / OT Program Manager to lead technology initiatives that support the development, operation, and optimization of solar, onshore wind, and battery energy storage. This role operates in a structured enterprise environment collaborating with 3rd party vendors, business partners, peers - while embracing an agile, solution-oriented mindset.

Reporting to senior leadership, the IT / OT Program Manager will own day-to-day delivery of project scopes, timelines, and budgets, coordinating with engineering, operations, finance, and external vendors to drive successful outcomes using either a waterfall for large projects, or Agile for digital products. The role will translate business and asset management requirements into clear technical workstreams, leveraging modern project management practices and tools to manage risks, streamline communication, and support continuous improvement in how solar, wind, and storage projects are developed, constructed and operated.

The applicant must have a proven track record in delivering large scale strategic tech projects in the renewable energy sector, demonstrate the ability to perform tasks independently and/or with minimum guidance, and to take an active leadership role to ensure activities are completed on-time and on-budget.

Role Responsibilities:

- Develop detailed project charters, defining scope, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and success criteria in alignment with IT/OT strategic priorities

- Lead project planning and scheduling efforts (traditional waterfall, scrum, etc.), ensuring clear work breakdown structures and resource assignments across teams

- Manage cross-functional project teams, coordinating tasks across IT, OT, business units, and third-party vendors to achieve objectives

- Proactively track and monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and budget, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures

- Facilitate risk and issue management processes by developing mitigation plans, maintaining risk registers, and escalating critical challenges

- Conduct stakeholder analysis and implement engagement strategies to ensure effective communication, buy-in, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle

- Prepare and deliver high-quality project reports, dashboards, and executive presentations to communicate progress, risks, and dependencies

- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements, delivery quality, and service-level performance metrics

- Oversee financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ensuring adherence to cost control measures

- Leverage Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery approaches as appropriate, tailoring methodologies to meet project and stakeholder needs

- Conduct project closure activities including lessons-learned sessions, benefit realization assessments, and documentation of best practices for future initiatives

- Ensure alignment with enterprise portfolio governance, compliance requirements, and architecture standards throughout project execution

- Serve as a mentor to junior project managers and team members, providing guidance on PMO processes, tools, and delivery techniques

- Interface with demand and portfolio management process to ensure successful handoff between project selection and initialization

- Conduct and document retrospectives and project reviews to ensure continuous improvement

- Act as a subject matter expert for IT/OT strategic planning frameworks and continuously refine methodologies to increase efficiency and impact

- Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering analytical and strategic skills development

Job Requirements and Experiences:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field of study

- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as an IT strategy associate or IT strategy manager or similar roles

- Ideally 10 years of experience in IT and / or technology in growing responsibility and impact

- PMP and Agile certification(s) are a strong preference

- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer and service provider relationships

- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Project, SharePoint, Teams)

- Emerging skills using AI to automate and accelerate workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, NotebookLM, etc.)

- Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

- Ability to handle multiple assignments with changing priorities while meeting deadlines

- Ability to learn new technologies as required for the job using documentation and other available sources

- Ability to manage complex projects including but not limited to prioritization of critical path, escalation of risks and issues, management of stakeholders, and problem-solving with workstream

- Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines.

- Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

- 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 at all levels of the organization

- Is a team player embracing the spirit of continuous improvement personally and within the team

- Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

- This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

- Must be able to work with remote teams, both within the US and globally

- Must also be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy 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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91401. Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

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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.

RWE Clean Energy 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).