Senior Manager, Commercial (Battery Storage)

Overview

Lead BESS market analysis, strategy, and commercial performance for Masdar.

Key Responsibilities

• revenue modelling
• business modelling
• management reporting
• monetisation strategy
• market analysis
• performance tracking

Tasks

-Interpret and own analysis of any third party revenue curves and assumptions provided to Masdar as part of normal course of business, but also specifically as part of M&A transactions. -Understand, analyse and provide commercial inputs for business models built to underpin and drive financial and investment decision making. -Liaise with energy storage teams to provide management reports on projects throughout the entire lifecycle. -Create and manage country specific monetisation strategies to maximise the revenues to Masdar, taking into account risk, credit, accounting, tax considerations etc. -Contribute to the development and embedding of BESS strategy in line with Masdar's vision, mission, and long term goals. -Contribute to the development and delivery of projects by providing advice and inputs from a business development perspective, liaise with project delivery and technical teams to ensure all project objectives are met. -Track performance of both developing and operational projects, ensure regular updates, management reporting and focus on deviations from targeted plans and performance. -Understand the impact of changes to regulatory frameworks and energy market designs and quantifying the effects of those changes on revenue. -Build a knowledge base of the fundamentals of electricity markets, comprising of the wholesale power markets, competitive landscape, pertinent regulatory developments and their evolution, for BESS markets globally, especially those markets where Masdar has a presence or is expected to have a presence in the future. This will include understanding of the different battery storage revenue streams (including specifics of RES support schemes, PPA's, capacity markets, ancillary services etc). -Build internal market intelligence of the BESS markets and develop modelling capabilities to reduce reliance on external market advisors. -Manage modelling and analysis of BESS related market assessments. -Analyse short/medium/long-term developments in various power markets based upon a thorough understanding of market fundamentals, regulatory developments, renewable penetration, storage growth, etc. -Keep abreast of any changes, analyse and present BESS market updates/highlights to senior management.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• project management
• bess
• finance
• contracts
• renewables

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering or any other energy or sustainability related field Preferred Experience: -Advanced project management and negotiation skills -Experience in managing BESS commercial performance metrics -Strong communication skills and able to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment -Proven ability to manage multiple BESS projects from inception to RTB -Exceptional attention to detail -Project finance, budgeting skills -Contract administration and legal skills -BESS LTSA (availability, RTE, capacity testing etc) -5 to 8 years of experience in roles involving utility scale renewable energy project development or large real estate projects

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About Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

-Launched as a pioneer in renewable innovation with UAE state backing. -Built Masdar City—an eco-urban lab with solar power, autonomous electric transit, and clean-tech start-ups at its core. -Hosts IRENA and an AI integration centre, blending urban planning, research, and clean tech in one living lab. -Backs landmark projects like Shams 1 CSP, Iberdrola partnerships on major offshore wind farms, and the world’s first round-the-clock solar+ BESS system. -Engages in utility-scale solar, wind, grid and community energy, energy storage, tech demonstration, and green hydrogen ventures. -Funds innovation through acquisitions (e.g., Saeta Yield, Endesa solar assets) and global partnerships.

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