Lightsource bp · 11 hours ago
Senior Director, Asset Management
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expLightsource bp is on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, focusing on sustainable and responsible renewable power. The Senior Director of Asset Management will oversee the US solar portfolio's life-cycle performance, lead a multi-layer team, and engage with stakeholders while driving business growth and operational excellence.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Serve as Portfolio Lead with overall accountability for life-cycle performance of LSbp’s US solar portfolio, ensuring assets meet or exceed financial, operational, contractual, and ESG objectives
Champion asset optimization programs, performance analytics, and market participation strategies that maximize revenue and minimize operational and market risk
Maintain a deliberate 'outside the fence' perspective — ensuring contracts, commercial arrangements, revenues, and investor relationships are actively managed and optimized
Oversee all material contract management, including PPAs, O&M agreements, interconnection agreements, land leases, financing covenants, and partnership agreements
Lead, coach, and inspire a multi-layer Asset Management team, managing workloads, setting priorities, and fostering a high-performance, positive culture
Build organizational capacity by hiring strategically, creating technical and leadership development plans, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams
Oversee accountability frameworks to clarify roles between Asset Management, Finance, AP, Investment Management, and Power Marketing — eliminating duplication of effort
Represent Lightsource bp in multi-project negotiations, strategic divestments, asset sales, investor relations, and high-value commercial agreements
Act as the senior escalation point for complex disputes, ensuring issues are resolved strategically and in the company’s best interest
Maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders: equity partners, lenders, regulators, ISO/RTO operators, offtakers, landowners, and communities
Lead due diligence for portfolio financing, refinancing, acquisitions, sales, and joint ventures, integrating operational, technical, and commercial perspectives into deal structures
Partner with Development, Construction, Finance, and Legal to ensure smooth transition of assets from build/acquisition into stable operations
Spearhead growth of Lightsource bp’s Asset Services business, identifying new market opportunities, engaging with prospective clients, and developing differentiated service offerings
Position LSbp as a trusted leader in renewable asset management, both in the US and globally
Implement technology and process transformation initiatives to improve cash/liquidity visibility, reporting automation, ERP (SAP/IFS) capabilities, and portfolio analytics
Standardize construction-to-operations handovers, ensuring warranty protections, remediation, and quality assurance are delivered on time
Automate investor reporting, P&L management, and payment workflows to free senior team capacity for higher-value strategic activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA/MSc) strongly preferred
10+ years in the energy or infrastructure sector with at least 5 years in leadership, managing large, complex renewable portfolios within utility scale renewable power generation in US markets
Demonstrate a high level of expertise in overseeing utility scale plant operations, preparation of finance & technical reporting, and contract & regulatory compliance management
Strong background in managing complex deal structures (debt, tax equity, BL debt, 3rd party owners, and co-investors)
Familiarity with various offtake arrangements and management of associated shape, weather, and basis risk
Experience managing utility scale solar plants in ISOs; ERCOT and PJM highly preferred
Experience with executive-level P&L accountability and direct board/investor reporting
Experience implementing operational improvements that materially increase asset value
Possesses strong team skills and ability to foster strong relationships both cross-functionally and with external stakeholders
Able to confidently serve as a public face of the operating business with investors, regulators, industry bodies, and communities
Ability to set goals and objectives, prioritize objectives and meet deadlines
Has strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships and articulate issues and subject matter to process owners while being a team player
Can work efficiently and effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines
Has the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to a fast pace and dynamic work environment
Possesses comfort and experience in supporting the development and building of capabilities to a team of asset managers
Is Proficient with the use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook software programs
Has Good oral and written communication skills
Preferred
DA-RT optimization experience preferred
Experience managing utility scale solar plants in ISOs; ERCOT and PJM highly preferred
The ideal candidate worked for financial investors active in the renewable space internationally, and an IPP or a vertically integrated developer
Benefits
Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
Retention bonuses
Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
Lifestyle Savings Account and more!
Annual bonus
Retention bank
Health insurance
Pension
Other local benefits
Company
Lightsource bp
Lightsource bp is the development and management of solar energy projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Aaron Chavez, PHR, SHRM-CP
Head of Human Resources, Americas (Business Partner)
Scott DeCloedt
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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