Senior Asset Manager

Senior Renewable Energy Asset Manager (Utility‑Scale Solar)

Location:Denver, CO | Austin, TX | San Francisco, CA - Fully Remote Work may be available for highly-qualified individuals
Work Type:Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday in office; Monday & Friday remote)
Department:Asset Management

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of utility‑scale renewable energy projects. Our mission is to help drive the world’s transition to affordable, reliable, and sustainable power through large‑scale solar and energy storage solutions. For more than a decade we have been advancing the global energy transition through innovative renewable energy projects and long‑term partnerships.

Lightsource bp is seeking an experienced
Senior Asset Manager
to oversee the financial and operational performance of a portfolio of
utility‑scale solar assets
. This is a
senior individual contributor role with no direct reports
, ideal for candidates who bring deep renewable energy experience and can independently manage complex assets, financial structures, and stakeholder relationships.

This position is responsible for maximizing asset performance, ensuring contractual compliance, optimizing revenue, and driving operational improvements across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects.

• Own the
  financial performance and P&Lof a portfolio of utility‑scale solar projects.
• Track revenue, operating expenses, and budget performance through variance analysis and forecasting.
• Manage relationships with
  tax equity investors, lenders, and financial stakeholders
  .
• Monitor debt compliance, liquidity forecasts, and reserve account requirements.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for leadership, lenders, and investors.
• Support strategic initiatives such as
  refinancing, portfolio optimization, and M&A diligence
  .

• Serve as the primary point of contact for
  offtakers, utilities, landowners, and service providers
  .
• Manage key project agreements including
  PPAs, O&M agreements, EPC contracts, interconnection agreements, and land leases
  .
• Identify opportunities to improve project value through contract management, cost optimization, and operational improvements.
• Manage warranty claims and coordinate with OEMs and service providers on equipment performance issues.
• Lead negotiations for amendments, renewals, and commercial agreements.

• Oversee daily operations of
  utility‑scale solar assets
  to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Partner with O&M providers to monitor plant performance using
  SCADA systems and operational KPIs
  .
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for plant performance issues.
• Support project commissioning and transition from construction to operations.
• Ensure assets meet regulatory, environmental, and contractual requirements.

• 7–10+ years of experience
  in renewable energy asset management, project operations, or power generation.
• Experience managing
  utility‑scale renewable energy assets
  , ideally solar or storage projects.
• Experience working with
  lenders, tax equity investors, utilities, and third‑party operators
  .
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex commercial and operational relationships.

• Strong understanding of
  utility‑scale solar PV systems and asset performance analytics
  .
• Experience withP&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  for energy assets.
• Familiarity with project agreements such as
  PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and financing structures
  .

• Bachelor’s degree in
  Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  .

• Competitive compensation:$150,000 – $170,000 annually plus a
  20% annual bonus
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starting on your
  first day of employment.
• 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–Thursday in office; Monday and Friday remote)
• Monthly personal phone reimbursement up to $100
• Monthly commuter benefit up to $150
• Lifes…