Director, Business Development Flexible Generation Solutions

Director, Business Development Flexible Generation Solutions

• Location(s):
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

We are expanding our Business Development team in the United States, focusing on data center load customers and combining gas‑fired power generation with renewables. The Project Development team collaborates with internal functions and external stakeholders to identify and develop the best sites. The Business Development function identifies and drives new opportunities for partnerships, offtake, and project origination.

We seek individuals with experience in commercial structures for energy infrastructure, specifically natural gas power generation expertise and related commercial deals. Experience in renewables, data center, or other conventional generation is a plus.

Role Responsibilities

• Set and execute the business development strategy for data center infrastructure in line with corporate goals.
• Identify, evaluate, structure, and negotiate large partnerships and commercial agreements.
• Act as lead sponsor for key external relationships (e.g., hyperscalers, major energy buyers, policymakers, government
  ational lab partners).
• Own the commercial roadmap: pipeline strategy, incentive positioning, and overall competitive differentiation.
• Lead market intelligence, competitor analysis, and go‑to‑market strategy for priority regions and customer segments.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally (PPA, Development, Finance, Legal, M&A, Engineering, Regulatory) to ensure commercial readiness of projects.
• Drive investment cases and present recommendations to senior leadership, decision‑making committees, and capital allocation forums.
• Build RWE’s thought leadership and brand in the data center space via external engagements, publications, and strategic partnership announcements.

Job Requirements & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 11 years experience in power generation or data center industry.
• Market Knowledge
  • Subject‑matter expert in data center markets, their power needs, relevant policies, industry trends, etc.
• BD / opportunity origination expertise
  • Drives corporate strategy alignment, external positioning and target group outreach.
• Analysis & Decision
  • Leads strategic approach on market entry, co‑development, and customer structuring.
• Internal communication
  • Drives internal alignment across legal, finance, engineering, commercial, etc., as well as senior leadership.
• External representation
  • Represents company in large external partnerships (hyperscalers, industry consortia, government officials, JVs, etc.).
• Scope
  • Owns commercial roadmap for business line or vertical.
• Accountability
  • Leads high‑value negotiations and internal investment case development.
• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE offices and field locations.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

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 $177,000 - $240,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations.

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.

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.

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