Vice President Commercial (Battery Storage)

Overview

Lead BESS commercial activities, market strategy, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• market modelling
• performance tracking
• management reporting
• monetisation strategy
• regulatory analysis
• team supervision

Tasks

-Understand, analyse and provide all commercial inputs required for business models required for financial and investment decision making -Develop a deeper understanding of BESS markets -Track performance of developing and operational projects and ensure regular updates, management reporting and deviations from targeted plans and performance. -For both markets that Masdar has a presence or is expected to have a presence, create country specific monetisation strategies to maximise the revenues to Masdar taking in to account risk, credit, accounting tax considerations etc -Analyse and present to senior management -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 -Contribute to the development and delivery of projects through providing advice and inputs from a business development perspective, liaising with project delivery and technical teams to ensure that project objectives are met. -Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development. -Liaise with energy storage teams to provide management reports on projects through the entire lifecycle. -Management reporting on projects through project lifecycle especially the development process -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 in those markets where Masdar has a presence or is expected to have a presence in the future. This will include understanding the different revenue streams battery storage (including specifics of RES support schemes, PPA's, capacity markets, ancillary services etc) -Organize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific team is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating policies and procedures. -Build internal market intelligence of the BESS markets and develop modelling capabilities to reduce reliance on external market advisors. -Support the BESS team in the establishment of the BESS strategy in line with Masdar's vision, mission, and overall strategy. -Understand the impact of changes to regulatory frameworks and energy market designs and quantifying the effects of those changes on revenues

Requirements

• project management
• bess
• project finance
• bachelor's degree
• contract admin
• renewable energy

What You Bring

-Advanced project management and negotiation skills -Strong communication skills and able to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment -Experience in managing teams Experience in granular budgeting -8 to 10 years of experience in roles involving utility scale renewable energy project development or large real estate projects -Proven ability to manage multiple BESS projects from inception to RTB -Exceptional attention to detail -Project finance, budgeting skills -Interpretation and ownership of any third party revenue curves and assumptions that are provided to Masdar as part of every day course of business but also specifically as part of M&A transactions -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering or any other energy or sustainability related field -Contract administration and legal skills -BESS LTSA (availability, RTE, capacity testing etc) -Experience in BESS commercial performance metrics

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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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