Brightsmith · 15 hours ago
Director of Asset Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expBrightsmith is a well-capitalized, international renewable energy owner and operator expanding its U.S. leadership team. The Director of Asset Management – U.S. will oversee the performance and optimization of a growing U.S. renewable energy portfolio, ensuring assets meet technical, commercial, and financial objectives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ty Huang
Responsibilities
Lead asset management activities for U.S. renewable energy and storage projects
Oversee operational performance, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle optimization
Manage external O&M providers, vendors, and technical consultants
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and market requirements
Interface with regional market operators and support power market participation
Oversee commercial obligations, including power purchase agreements
Partner cross-functionally to support development-to-operations transitions
Drive continuous improvement in asset performance and value creation
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in asset management, operations, or portfolio management within the renewable energy sector
Demonstrated experience managing utility-scale solar, storage, or wind assets
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
Strong understanding of renewable project construction, operations, and maintenance practices
Experience managing complex contracts and third-party service providers
Proven ability to work with utilities, grid operators, offtakers, and regulatory bodies
Excellent communication skills and comfort operating in a matrixed, international organization
Experience with asset optimization and power market participation, including day-ahead and real-time markets
Familiarity with CAISO and ERCOT strongly preferred; exposure to MISO is a plus
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Familiarity with CAISO and ERCOT strongly preferred; exposure to MISO is a plus
Company
Brightsmith
Brightsmith was founded in London in 2019 by Tommy Bright, Jenny Gladman, and Adam Smith, three people united by a clear mission: to play an active role in building a cleaner, more sustainable world for their children.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase