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Sr. Manager, Growth Strategy

AES Corporation, Louisville, CO, United States

Duration: Full Time

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

AES Clean Energy (AES CE) is seeking aSenior Manager,Growth Strategyto leadAES'scross-functionalgrowthplanningandproject origination within the SPP, MISO and ERCOT.Operating at the intersection of market strategy, business development, andexecution, this role is accountable for shaping andadvancingthe company's development pipeline across targeted markets and technologies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine deep marketexpertisewith cross-functional leadership,connecting strategic vision with the analytical rigor needed to drive real development outcomesand unlock differentiated solutions.At its core, this role is about defining where to compete and how to win, andensuring those choices are translated into actionacross the organization.

The Senior Manager fosters close collaboration with leadership across Development, Origination, External Affairs, and Execution teamstogenerate new opportunities, inform key development decisions, and lead high-impact strategic initiatives aligned with regional Growth Plans.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and strategic-someone who takes extreme ownership, thrives in ambiguity, and brings both a systems-level perspective and a strong analytical foundation to every challenge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate and advance new project opportunitiesacross solar, storage, and powered land byidentifyinghigh-value greenfield sites and creative development plays to build a competitively advantaged pipeline;drive cross-functional diligence(land, transmission, interconnection,permittingandofftake)andpresent go
    o-go recommendations    to senior leadership

  • Lead high-priority strategic initiatives and analyses, applying structured problem-solving to ambiguous challenges to develop market insightsandrecommend actions that drive business outcomes

  • Develop executive-level materials and decision frameworksto communicate pipeline insights and investment recommendations

  • Support evaluation of inbound opportunitiesand provide strategic analysis to inform leadership decisions

  • Develop and apply deepexpertisein regional market dynamics-including ISO/RTO structures, wholesale markets, development lifecycle, policy, regulation, interconnection, and permittingandleadmarket intelligence analysistoidentifyexpansion opportunities and competitive tactics

  • Partner with Policy, Regulatory, and Commercial teamsto developmarket advocacy strategies and positionsthat influence market design, regulatory outcomes, and commercial structures to support project development and maximize portfolio value

  • Build andmaintainrelationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, ISOs, regulators, and industry participants, toidentifyopportunities and support strategic initiatives

  • Leverage GIS tools(e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth) to support site identification, transmission analysis, and portfolio-level market insights

  • Lead and develop a high-performing teamof analysts and associates, including recruiting, onboarding, andretainingtop talent, while setting clear expectations and providing coaching and mentorship

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex analytical workstreams, and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership

  • Deepexpertisein U.S. power markets, ISO/RTO frameworks, interconnection processes, and/or energy policy-with the ability to translate technical complexity into business insight

  • Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners

  • Demonstratedtrack recordof mentoring junior professionals and building high-performing, collaborative teams

  • Strong judgment in ambiguous environments; comfortable owning decisions with incomplete information

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Environmental Science, ora relatedfieldrequired.

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MS)stronglypreferred.

Work Experience

  • 7+years of progressive experience in power project development, origination, regulatory and policy analysis, market strategy, or infrastructure investment

  • Minimum 2-3 years of direct people management or team leadership experiencerequired

  • Demonstrated experience leading M&A diligence, greenfield origination, or market entry strategy in the energy sector

  • Deep exposure to ISO/RTO markets, interconnection processes, data centers, and/or energy policy/regulatory environmentsrequired

  • Prior experience in clean energy development (solar, storage, wind) strongly preferred

Skills

  • Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong financial modeling and executive presentation capabilities

  • Proficient in GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth); ability to direct and quality-check geospatial analysis

  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred

  • Ability to synthesize research, data, and market insight into compelling, decision-ready business recommendations

  • Strong command of power market structures, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure constraints

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective at presenting to executive audiences

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiplehigh-stakesworkstreams and direct others to deliver

  • Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence without direct authority across matrixed, cross-functional teams

Licenses and Certifications

  • Nonerequired; certifications in GIS, data analytics, energy policy, project management (PMP), financial modeling, or strategy are a plus.

Training

  • Onboarding provided upon hire; ongoing leadership development, cross-functional exposure, and industry engagement opportunities available.

Physical Demands

  • Primarily desk-based work with standard computer use; moderate travel for site visits, offsite leadership meetings, stakeholder engagements, and industry conferences.

Working Environment

  • A fast-paced, high-accountability environment focused on strategic growth, innovation, and market leadership.

  • Highly collaborative and cross-functional, with significant visibility to senior leadership and material influence over regional strategy and pipeline outcomes

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $161,000 and $200,600/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 04/28/2026