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Sr. Manager or Director, Execution Management

Avantus
San Diego, California
Full Time
Posted October 16, 2025
$164k - $193k
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Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Execution Management oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, financial management, and adherence to project schedules and standards to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans, including schedules and resource allocation.
  • Manage and oversee project schedules, dependencies, and critical path activities.
  • Track, forecast, and report on project cash flow and expenditures.
  • Conduct regular project status reviews, identify risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain accurate project budgets and financial reports.
  • Lead and mentor project team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project timelines, costs, and risk management.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of cross-functional project management experience, with at least 5 years specifically in utility-scale renewable energy project development and construction.
  • Proven project management expertise in leading complex projects within the renewable energy sector.
  • Strong understanding of project accounting and the ability to construct execution-focused cash flows and financial liability schedules.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex information from multiple stakeholders, develop comprehensive project strategies, and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timelines, and external dependencies while mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities.
  • In-depth understanding of project scheduling, including the interrelationships between photovoltaic, high-voltage, and battery energy storage system milestones.
  • Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and address complex challenges, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product.
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, P6, and SmartSheets.
  • Familiarity with utility-scale EPC contracting and execution, major equipment procurement, technology risks, bankability, project financing processes, sale activities, due diligence, CapEx models, and general project lifecycle engineering activities.
  • Educational background with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
  • Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent formal project management qualification is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with a base salary range of $163,818 to $192,727 USD plus bonus
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
401(k) matching
Flexible paid time off (PTO)

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