O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager
Greenvolt · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · hybrid
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.