Lightsource bp · 7 hours ago
Manager, Power Market Optimization
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expLightsource bp is on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, focusing on sustainable and responsible renewable power. The Manager of Power Market Optimization will manage merchant revenue streams, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with teams to optimize operational assets in the renewable energy sector.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manage merchant revenue streams such as capacity and RECs for operational LSbp US projects and associated risk mitigation market strategies
Negotiate bilateral commodities contracts
Be a subject matter expert on revenue risks and mitigations, as well as RTO markets and policies and regulations impacting solar and storage development
Collaborate with Asset Services and the Investment Management team to optimize the portfolio of operational assets
Structure commercial transactions for merchant energy, capacity, RECs and/ or other commodities, across various regions and tenors, with a focus on short term optimization
Work with a wide range of wholesale market counterparts such as utilities and trading firms to negotiate deals
Support the revenue management and optimization of the current portfolio of assets, including management of Day Ahead-Real Time spread, and basis/congestion
Develop, implement and monitor FTR strategy based on fundamentals analysis
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and written, when sharing work product with internal and external stakeholders
Support ISO/RTO asset registration, credit requirements, participation requirements
Support RFP responses and PPA negotiations in collaboration with origination team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5-8 years' experience in power markets, preferably in the storage, solar or clean energy industry
Strong understanding of major power markets and short-term risk optimization with focus on renewable energy
Understanding of utility-scale solar and storage development processes and financing structures
Effective communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
Experience working across teams and functions to deliver results
Ability to efficiently and effectively articulate complex and ambiguous information in a concise and accurate manner
Strong results and detail orientation
Comfort working in fast-paced environments
Strong understanding of energy markets structures and value streams, including energy, Renewable Energy Certificate (RECs), capacity and ancillary services
Experience negotiating transactions with counterparties across the industry
Understanding of renewable project fundamentals including project development, business development, financing
Solid understanding of energy markets and commodities products
Strong commercial acumen and business development skills
Strong interest in current and future market trends in energy industry, particularly for utility-scale solar and storage technologies
Self-starter and highly motivated to be a strong team contributor
Ability to handle complex and highly ambiguous scopes of work
Ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize work with minimal supervision
Flexible approach to addressing opportunities and challenges in a fast-paced business environment, while maintaining a professional demeanor
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Experience with analytical frameworks, relational databases, and PowerBI visualization is a plus
Board-level communication experience is a plus
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!
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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2025-06-10Debt Financing· $200.41M
2024-08-15Debt Financing· $159.67M
2024-04-29Debt Financing· $337.87M
Leadership Team
Aaron Chavez, PHR, SHRM-CP
Head of Human Resources, Americas (Business Partner)
Scott DeCloedt
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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