Head of Asset Management (m/w/d)

Job Description

To manage Alpiq's Green Power assets portfolio in Europe, we are looking for a Head Asset Management.

Reporting to the Head of the unit Green Power, the Head Asset Management leads the operations of Alpiq's Green Power assets to maximize availability and value creation, focusing on risk management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and driving efficiency through best practices.

You will lead a pan European organisation comprising asset managers in the various countries where Alpiq active is (CH, ES, IT, FR, Nordics and new countries with assets under development), covering various assets and technologies: Wind, PV, BESS, green H2, small hydro and new green energy solutions.

You will structure the Asset Management and O&M expertise within Alpiq's Unit Green Power, define best in class standards for all the geographies and ensure application of Alpiq's Health&Safety and Cybersecurity standards.

You will identify and orchestrate, with local asset managers, asset performance improvement projects like wind farm repowering.

The role demands leadership, a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and strong organizational skills.

Regular travel to assets sites and stakeholders' locations are required.

Your main responsibilities

Pan European Asset Management organization management

• Manage a diverse team of c.a. 20, based in various countries (CH, ES, IT, FR and Nordics);
• Ensure coordination across the different teams in Europe;
• Structure the development of teams' skills and capabilities.

Asset Management strategy

• Develop a comprehensive asset management strategy;
• Ensure O&M best practices deployment and harmonization across Europe;
• Identify and leverage synergies across geographies;
• Manage the O&M budget and coordinate negotiations with suppliers.

Performance optimization

• Ensure the tracking and reporting of assets performances, technical and financials;
• Define and implement initiatives to ensure assets high availability levels, reliability, efficiency and profitability and ensure that performances targets are met;
• Supervise the reporting to senior management and stakeholders on portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities;
• Identify and Orchestrate asset performance improvement projects like asset repowering;
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned and stakeholder feedback into asset management practices.

Stakeholders' and suppliers management

• Coordinate activities, information sharing and alignment with internal partners along asset value chain, most importantly trading, finance, legal, communication and public affairs organizations;
• Supervise and coordinate negotiations with suppliers and O&M service providers.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical, operational, and market factors affecting the asset portfolio;
• Ensure adherence with all relevant regulations, Health & Safety and Cybersecurity standards, and company policies;
• Develop contingency plans and manage incident response for any unexpected operational issues.

Your profile

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related field;
• 12+ years of experience in asset management and operations within the energy sector. Extensive and proven experience in the management of a complex energy asset portfolio, with various technologies and multiple geographies, is a key advantage;
• Expertise in asset management principles, financial analysis, and performance optimization;
• 5+ years of management experience;
• Very good negotiation skills;
• Full professional proficiency level in English;
• Additionally, full professional proficiency level in at least one of the following languages: German, Spanish or French. Good working knowledge of another one;
• Willing to travel frequently across Europe and to assets' sites.

Skills

• Leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external partners;
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.