Sr. Manager, Stakeholder Relations - Central Region

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AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

AES is accelerating the energy transition to a lower carbon world with sustainable and affordable power. The Company is a global leader in energy storage and is quickly becoming one of the leading developers of solar and wind projects in the Americas. Additionally, AES has embarked on numerous digital initiatives over the past few years, including deployment of AI and machine learning, to enhance performance at existing businesses and to develop new products for our customers.

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams.

The Sr. Manager, Stakeholder Relations
- Central Region leads locally tailored engagement for energy infrastructure and multi-technology campus development across the Central Region, with a primary focus on Texas. The role supports projects from prospecting through development, permitting, construction and execution, with near-term emphasis on projects in active execution and continuity through transition to Operations. Depending on project scope, campuses may integrate generation, storage, data centers or other large-load infrastructure;

configurations are project-specific.

As a key representative of AES, this position serves as a bridge with local communities, fostering positive interactions between the company and the community. The Sr. Manager functions as a local spokesperson for the organization, taking on external responsibilities to elevate AES' presence and reputation within the region.

This role is a people leader responsible for empowering, inspiring and developing a talented regional team of industry-leading engagement professionals. The successful candidate will be a transformational leader who builds team capability, creates an inclusive and high-performing environment, and helps team members grow while delivering strong results.

The role also provides expert guidance and support to the team, leveraging deep knowledge in community relations to drive performance toward strategic objectives. The breadth of engagement extends beyond local communities to include customer counterparts, unions, nonprofits, local governments, EPC partners, industry associations, economic development organizations and local news organizations, among others.

The successful candidate has demonstrated experience designing and executing community benefit agreements and other benefit structures, and cultivating innovative, responsive and meaningful partnerships in service of local communities and responsible infrastructure development.

• Lead, coach and develop a talented team of stakeholder engagement professionals, setting clear priorities and expectations while empowering team members to make decisions, grow their capabilities and deliver industry-leading engagement.

• Foster an inspiring, inclusive and high-performing culture; provide timely feedback and development opportunities; and apply a transformational leadership approach to strengthen the team for current and future business needs.

• Develop and execute local engagement plans for Central Region energy projects and campuses across prospecting, site and acquisition diligence, early planning,…