Manager, Asset Compliance

• Location(s):
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Exempt

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Asset Compliance to join our dynamic compliance team supporting a growing renewable energy company. This is a senior-level role responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the implementation of NERC CIP compliance activities across the organization, with a focus on assets under CIP standards. While this position is targeted at the Senior level, we are open to considering candidates at a mid-level with strong foundational NERC CIP experience who demonstrate high growth potential and a commitment to advancing within the compliance field. In such cases, title and responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.

Role Responsibilities:

• Leading or supporting the strategic development of the NERC CIP compliance program
• Acting as a SME on CIP standards or assisting senior staff in interpreting requirements
• Driving or supporting internal audits, evidence collection, and control performance testing
• Facilitating or participating in stakeholder meetings to ensure compliance alignment across teams
• Mentoring or learning from peers in the execution of compliance-related duties
• Identifying and recommending process improvements, whether as an owner or a contributor
• Supporting or leading remediation and root cause analysis efforts following compliance findings
• Monitoring changes in regulatory standards and contributing to internal guidance updates
• Performing day-to-day compliance activities as assigned, with increasing autonomy over time

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years work experience
• Minimum of 8years of NERC CIP Compliance or equivalent
• Solid understanding of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and their application in utility or renewable energy environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and document management systems
• Participating in audit readiness preparation to enumerate exacting policy, procedure, narrative, evidence formatting and submittal packages
• Develop an understanding Potential Non-Compliance Investigation, Self- Report and Mitigation
• The role is expected to leverage project management/tracking skills, contact management in addition to learning NERC CIP regulatory framework
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.