VP, Flex Gen Optimization

RWE Americas, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanentFunctional area: Business DevelopmentRemuneration: Exempt The VP, Flex Gen Optimization is responsible for designing, scaling, and optimizing FlexGen’s enterprise-wide delivery and service capabilities to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and value creation across the business. This role partners across all FlexGen functions—including product, software, hardware, project delivery, operations, commercial, and corporate teams—to ensure consistent standards, disciplined execution, and best-in-class operating models. Role Responsibilities: Establish and continuously improve FlexGen’s enterprise delivery and services operating model across the Americas Define, standardize, and govern company-wide delivery standards, playbooks, and best practices Lead enterprise-level portfolio, program, and execution management for complex, cross-functional initiatives Drive value optimization initiatives focused on cost efficiency, execution velocity, and predictability Ensure disciplined performance tracking, and executive reporting Oversee resourcing strategies, role standardization, and capacity planning aligned to business demand Integrate lessons learned across product, delivery, and operations to improve future performance Lead organizational change initiatives and apply continuous improvement and lean methodologies Partner with executive leadership as a strategic advisor on execution, operating model, and performance topics Direct leadership of enterprise delivery and services teams across the Americas Matrix leadership across product, commercial, operations, and corporate functions Accountability for delivery performance, execution consistency, and service excellence Job Requirements and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise delivery, operations, program management, or services leadership Proven experience scaling operating models in technology-enabled or infrastructure-driven businesses Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to improve execution and financial performance Management consulting experience strongly preferred Exceptional executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills Enterprise mindset and cross-functional leadership Results-oriented with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities Ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational transformation Pragmatic, hands-on, and data-driven approach to execution 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. Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $236,000 - $354,000. 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. Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92612. Any questions? Contact HR: View email address on click.appcast.io 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. 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 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.