O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager

Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in more 16 countries (Europe & North America). The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager is responsible for defining, owning, and continuously improving the global Operations & Maintenance strategy, governance model, maintenance standards, and operating procedures for Greenvolt Power's utility-scale asset portfolio, ensuring all assets are maintained and operated in accordance with defined standards throughout their lifecycle.

The role leads and develops the O&M Strategy & Best Practices team, setting objectives and ensuring quality of outputs, while acting as the primary technical escalation point for complex O&M issues raised by the team or by Asset Managers across the portfolio. The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager also supervises the Contract Management function, ensuring RFP processes and contract governance are aligned with O&M standards, and drives continuous improvement of O&M practices using operational feedback and data.

The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager plays a critical role in ensuring fleet-wide maintenance excellence, operational consistency, and long-term asset reliability, partnering closely with Asset Management, Performance Monitoring & Optimization, and OT & Digital teams to deliver best-in-class operational outcomes across all geographies.

Key Responsibilities

O&M Strategy & Governance Define and own the global O&M strategy, maintenance standards, and operating procedures for the full renewable energy asset portfolio. Own the O&M governance model, ensuring all assets across the portfolio are maintained and operated according to defined standards and procedures. Ensure the O&M strategy is aligned with asset lifecycle requirements, technical specifications, and portfolio strategy across all business units.

Define incident classification criteria, operating procedures, and SLAs to ensure compliance with asset performance standards. Maintain and update O&M standards and governance frameworks based on operational experience, AM feedback, and industry developments. Team Management & Development Lead, coordinate, and develop the O&M Strategy & Best Practices team, setting clear objectives, priorities, and quality standards.

Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical and operational issues raised by team members or Asset Managers across the portfolio. Provide technical support and guidance to Asset Managers on O&M matters across all geographies and asset types. Foster a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team.

Support the professional development of team members, identifying training needs and growth opportunities. Maintenance Planning & Spare Parts Strategy Own the development of annual maintenance plans and task libraries per asset type, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and operational requirements. Define preventive maintenance strategies based on asset type, age, and technical specifications across the portfolio.

Set the spare parts strategy and minimum stock level criteria for the global portfolio, to be monitored by Asset Managers on site. Coordinate fleet-wide maintenance campaigns, ensuring consistent execution across geographies and asset types. Incorporate operational feedback from Asset Managers into maintenance plan updates and strategy refinements.

Contract Oversight & Continuous Improvement Supervise the O&M Contracts Management Analyst, ensuring RFP processes and contract governance are aligned with O&M strategy and standards. Define contractor performance evaluation models and KPI frameworks to be applied consistently across the portfolio. Drive continuous improvement of O&M practices using Asset Manager feedback, performance monitoring data, and industry benchmarking.

Define and roll out best practice guidelines and lessons learned across the portfolio, promoting standardization and operational excellence. Benchmark O&M practices against industry standards and incorporate relevant improvements into the operational framework. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance Partner closely with the Asset Management team to ensure O&M standards are effectively implemented and followed across all assets.

Collaborate with the Performance Monitoring & Optimization team to align maintenance strategies with performance improvement initiatives. Work with the OT & Digital team to ensure operational data is leveraged effectively in the development and refinement of O&M strategies. Coordinate with HSE, Quality & Sustainability to ensure O&M standards incorporate applicable HSE requirements and regulatory obligations.

Participate in portfolio reviews, governance meetings, and cross-functional forums as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in renewable energy operations, asset management, or O&M strategy, with at least 2 years in a management role. Demonstrated experience defining O&M strategies, maintenance standards, and governance frameworks for utility-scale renewable energy assets, including solar PV, wind and BESS, or other energy infrastructure.

Experience managing technical teams and acting as an escalation point. Experience overseeing or managing O&M contractor procurement, KPI frameworks, and performance governance. Knowledge & Skills Deep technical knowledge of renewable energy asset operations, maintenance strategies, and O&M best practices. Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience developing and motivating technical teams.

Solid understanding of contract management, contractor KPI frameworks, and procurement processes in the energy sector. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex operational issues and define effective solutions. Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and geographies.

High level of accountability, ownership, and strategic thinking, with a hands-on approach to operational excellence. Fluent English required; additional European languages are considered an advantage.