O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager job at Greenvolt

Greenvolt is hiring: O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager. Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale…

Company: Greenvolt · Work mode: hybrid, partly remote · Contract: Full-time

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.

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.