Sr. Manager, Growth Strategy
AES Corporation, Louisville, CO, United States
AES Clean Energy (AES CE) is seeking a **Senior Manager, Growth Strategy** to lead AES’s cross-functional growth planning and project origination within the SPP, MISO and ERCOT.
Operating at the intersection of market strategy, business development, and execution, this role is accountable for shaping and advancing the company’s development pipeline across targeted markets and technologies.
This position offers a unique opportunity to combine deep market expertise with cross-functional leadership, connecting strategic vision with the analytical rigor needed to drive real development outcomes and unlock differentiated solutions. At its core, this role is about defining where to compete and how to win, andThe 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** **Qualifications** Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex analytical workstreams, and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership Deep expertise in U.S. power markets, ISO/RTO frameworks, interconnection processes, and/or energy policy - with the ability to translate technical complexity into business insightExcellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners **Education** **Work Experience** 7+ years of progressive experience in power project development, origination, regulatory and policy analysis, market strategy, or infrastructure investmentMinimum 2–3 years of direct people management or team leadership experience requiredDemonstrated experience leading M&A diligence, greenfield origination, or market entry strategy in the energy sector Prior experience in clean energy development (solar, storage, wind) strongly preferred **Skills** Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong financial modeling and executive presentation capabilitiesProficient 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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective at presenting to executive audiences Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams and direct others to deliverCollaborative leadership style with ability to influence without direct authority across matrixed, cross-functional teams Primarily desk-based work with standard computer use; moderate travel for site visits, offsite leadership meetings, stakeholder engagements, and industry conferences. **Accelerating the future of energy, together**Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Operating at the intersection of market strategy, business development, and execution, this role is accountable for shaping and advancing the company’s development pipeline across targeted markets and technologies.
This position offers a unique opportunity to combine deep market expertise with cross-functional leadership, connecting strategic vision with the analytical rigor needed to drive real development outcomes and unlock differentiated solutions. At its core, this role is about defining where to compete and how to win, andThe 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** **Qualifications** Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex analytical workstreams, and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership Deep expertise in U.S. power markets, ISO/RTO frameworks, interconnection processes, and/or energy policy - with the ability to translate technical complexity into business insightExcellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners **Education** **Work Experience** 7+ years of progressive experience in power project development, origination, regulatory and policy analysis, market strategy, or infrastructure investmentMinimum 2–3 years of direct people management or team leadership experience requiredDemonstrated experience leading M&A diligence, greenfield origination, or market entry strategy in the energy sector Prior experience in clean energy development (solar, storage, wind) strongly preferred **Skills** Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong financial modeling and executive presentation capabilitiesProficient 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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective at presenting to executive audiences Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams and direct others to deliverCollaborative leadership style with ability to influence without direct authority across matrixed, cross-functional teams Primarily desk-based work with standard computer use; moderate travel for site visits, offsite leadership meetings, stakeholder engagements, and industry conferences. **Accelerating the future of energy, together**Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. #J-18808-Ljbffr