Director, Business Development Flexible Generation Solutions

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

RWE is a global energy company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies with the goal of investing billions of dollars in the U.S. in the next decade. We are expanding our Business Development team to serve the growing demand for energy from large load customers in the United States. This includes originating and developing sites for data center load customers, and combining gas‑fired power generation with our core business of power generation through solar, wind, and battery storage.

We are looking for individuals with experience in commercial structures for energy infrastructure, specifically natural gas power generation expertise and related commercial deals, while other experience, e.g. 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, and 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 and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, or other relevant field
• Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum 11 years experience in power generation or data center industry
• Subject matter expert in data center markets, their power needs, relevant policies, industry trends, etc.
• Drives corporate strategy alignment, external positioning and target group outreach
• Leads strategic approach on market entry, co‑development, and customer structuring
• Integrates stakeholder interest, market trends, commercial constraints, etc. into go‑to‑market execution
• Drives internal alignment across legal, finance, engineering, commercial, etc., as well as senior leadership
• Represents company in large external partnerships (hyperscalers, industry consortia, government officials, JVs, etc.)
• Owns commercial roadmap for business line or vertical
• Leads high‑value negotiations and internal investment case development
• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE office 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.

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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