Business Process Excellence Specialist
EDP Renewables
Company Overview
EDP Renewables (EDPR), a subsidiary of EDP Group
Madrid, Spain
2007
Approximately 3,080 employees (source: tradingeconomics.com). Estimated revenues of $947.6 million in 2023 (source: stockanalysis.com).
What We Do
EDP Renewables (EDPR) specializes in renewable energy generation, primarily focusing on wind energy, being the fourth largest global generator by net installed capacity. Additionally, the company is expanding its activities in solar and offshore wind energy. EDPR develops, constructs, manages, and operates power plants that generate electricity from these renewable sources, adding 3.8 GW of capacity in 2024 backed by a gross investment of €4.1 billion, marking a record in its total managed capacity (source: wikipedia.org). Its products and services encompass the management of renewable projects throughout their lifecycle, including development, operation, and production of wind and solar energy, supplying energy sectors worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). EDPR's target markets span 13 countries, serving utilities, energy buyers, and grids in Europe, North America, and South America, distinguished by its steady growth and robust development portfolio (source: wikipedia.org).
Projects and Track Record
Among EDPR's notable projects is a portfolio of five operational solar projects in the Lazio and Puglia regions of Italy, with a total capacity of 248 MW, including a 17 MW expansion, sold in December 2025 to Encavis for €300 million (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company completed the sale of three operational wind farms and two plants under construction to Onex in July 2021 for €530 million, as well as the acquisition of a 28 MW solar plant in Vietnam (source: wikipedia.org). Ongoing projects reflect record additions of 3.8 GW in 2024, contributing to platforms in Brazil, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, Poland, Italy, Romania, Belgium, and Greece (source: edpr-investors.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, EDPR completed the sale of its Italian solar portfolio of 248 MW + 17 MW to Encavis for €300 million, marking a milestone in its divestment process (source: wikipedia.org). The company achieved record additions of 3.8 GW of capacity in 2024 with an investment of €4.1 billion, alongside rebranding efforts that link its identity to energy transition commitments and its presence in 26 markets with over 2,800 global employees (source: edp.com). No significant acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds were detailed after 2023, beyond the investments in 2024, although the historical context includes EDP's acquisition of Viesgo in 2020, which doubled distribution in Spain (source: wikipedia.org).
Working There
EDPR offers roles in development, construction, operation, and management of wind, solar, and offshore projects, with departments in engineering, project finance, operations and maintenance, and platforms for Europe-Brazil, North America, and Offshore, supporting over 2,800-3,080 global employees (source: wikipedia.org). Hiring takes place in key locations such as the Madrid headquarters, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, France, the UK, Poland, Italy, Romania, Belgium, and Greece, aligning with operations in 13 markets and the 2024 expansion (source: wikipedia.org). The company culture emphasizes global teamwork for record achievements like the additions of 3.8 GW, with over 2,800 employees in 26 markets, indicating a growth-oriented international environment (source: edp.com).
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Job Description
The Business Process Excellence department is looking for an Business Process Excellence Specialist.
This role is accountable for delivering measurable improvements in operational performance, capital efficiency, and asset reliability across the generation platform. These outcomes are achieved by contributing to and, where appropriate, leading agile squads that bring together process, automation, and design expertise to solve high-value problems and implement scalable improvements. Success in the role requires strong execution, disciplined prioritization, and a clear focus on value realization through practical, process-driven change.
What you will do
- Own end-to-end delivery of process improvement initiatives, from problem definition and prioritization through implementation and value realization
- Deliver measurable business outcomes across critical processes by linking each initiative to clear value targets, measurable benefits, and disciplined investment decisions
- Lead agile squads or serve as a core delivery leader within cross-functional squads, bringing together process, automation, and design expertise to solve high-value business problems
- Structure squad delivery through clear priorities, practical governance, and strong execution discipline to maintain momentum and predictable results
- Partner with operations, engineering, and support teams to ensure solutions are practical, adopted, and sustained in day-to-day operations
- Lead change management at the initiative level, including stakeholder alignment, communication planning, and adoption support to ensure improvements are understood, embraced, and sustained
- Identify, manage, and escalate delivery and operational risks early, using practical mitigation plans to protect timelines, adoption, and value realization
- Define, track, and report initiative and process KPIs, using performance insights to steer delivery, corrective actions, and sustained business impact
- Identify where automation, AI, workflow redesign, and process design can materially improve outcomes, while exercising strong judgment on where human decision-making and oversight must remain
- Contribute to shaping a clear AI-enabled process model across the platform, with defined accountability, governance, and continuous improvement mechanisms
What are we looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field,
- 3+ years of relevant experience in energy, oil and gas, large-scale infrastructure, or internal operational excellence roles; consulting experience is a plus,
- Proven track record delivering process improvement or transformation initiatives with measurable impact,
- Experience leading or contributing to agile squads or cross-functional delivery teams, with strong project management discipline in planning, execution, change management, and stakeholder alignment,
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights,
- Experience with process mapping, root-cause analysis, current-state and future-state design, and continuous improvement methods such as Lean, Kaizen, or similar approaches,
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working directly with operational teams,
- Excellent spoken and written English required, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently across functions and seniority levels in a global environment,
- Comfortable working across geographies, time zones, and cross-cultural teams,
- Proficiency with modern collaboration, project delivery, automation, and AI tools expected; familiarity with agile delivery platforms, process automation tools, and general-purpose agentic platforms is a plus,
- Optional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Lean / Six Sigma are valued but not required
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
- Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamilia
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
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About the role
June 10, 2026
Full time
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- Lisbon, Portugal
3+ years
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