Senior Director Asset Management

Origis Energy is seeking an experienced Asset Manager who will play a pivotal leadership role building and scaling Origis’ fast-growing renewable IPP business.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing renewable energy assets and portfolios combined with strong leadership skills.

Reporting directly to the Head of Asset Management, you will manage the day-to-day financial and operational performance of our expanding utility scale solar and energy storage portfolio and lead key initiatives to position the IPP business for the next phase of growth and scale.  Working collaboratively both internal and externally, you will help drive value for our investors and broader group of stakeholders.

The Senior Director, Asset Management, is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategies to maximize asset performance and profitability
• Implementing best practices and data analytics for asset optimization, including predictive maintenance and performance monitoring
• Managing contracts with vendors, service providers, and off-takers to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Overseeing financial analysis, budgeting, and investment decisions for individual assets and portfolio
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, investors, and regulators
• Identifying and assessing risks associated with solar and storage assets and developing mitigation strategies
• Preparing regular performance reports and presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Staying informed about emerging technologies and implementing innovative solutions to enhance asset performance
• Ensure regulatory compliance via management and oversight of service providers
• Provide input during the development phase for contracts, including power purchase agreements, service contracts, EPC agreements, equipment selection, and LTSA’s and warranties applying operational lessons learned
• Support M&A sales processes in support of capital recycling strategy
• Collaborate and coordinate with Capital Markets team to structure efficient long-term debt financing for individual assets and portfolios
• Partner with counterparts in Finance and Accounting to prepare operational portfolio reports and financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annually) in a timely manner
• Overseeing the entire lifecycle of solar and storage assets, from development to decommissioning

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on project development, project finance, or asset management
• Experience serving in an executive leadership role; preferably in a renewable energy development or IPP firm
• Commercial knowledge of key agreements including Power Purchase Agreements, Interconnect agreements, PPA settlement, Finance Agreements and LLCAs
• Experience with tax equity, tax credit transfer agreements, and back-leverage debt structures
• Understanding of renewable portfolio standards (RPS), renewable energy credits (RECs), and other renewable program incentives is preferred
• Strong financial, commercial, and technical acumen and ability to drive operational excellence
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strategic thinker with an investment focus and mindset
• Strong operational risk-awareness
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive operational efficiencies
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams

Location     Austin, TX | Hybrid (Tues-Thurs onsite; Mon/Fri remote)

Travel         Up to 20% travel

Job Level    Senior Director – no direct reports