Head of Operational Excellence (Utility Scale Solar & BESS)

At Econergy, we are committed to powering a sustainable future by developing, owning, and operating utility-scale renewable energy projects. Our work is rooted in deep industry expertise, regulatory insight, and cutting-edge technology, enabling us to deliver innovative energy solutions across every stage of the project lifecycle. With projects across Europe and a strong track record in clean energy delivery, we are expanding our teams and invite you to join our journey. Be part of a team reshaping the future of renewable energy. Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Join a fast-growing global team. Competitive compensation and benefits. The Head of Operational Excellence will lead continuous improvement and optimisation initiatives across the company’s European renewable energy portfolio, with a focus on operational performance, cost efficiency, scalability, and standardisation. This role works transversally across Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, and O&M, driving operational standards, contractor governance, and performance frameworks, while ensuring lessons learned from operations are embedded into future project design and execution.

Responsibilities Lead optimization of operational contracts, including O&M agreements, security services, and SCADA/communication scopes. Drive contractor consolidation and standardization strategies to improve service quality and achieve economies of scale. Define owner’s operational requirements, contractual KPIs, and performance scorecards. Support and lead European-level RFP processes, including technical specifications, benchmarking, and negotiations. Monitor portfolio performance, identify underperformance trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions with internal and external stakeholders. Integrate operational lessons learned into engineering standards, project design, component selection, and operational accessibility requirements. Promote operational safety, compliance, and risk mitigation in collaboration with HSE, Quality, and contractors. Identify opportunities for OPEX reduction and operational efficiency improvements across regions and technologies. Define and implement company-wide operational standards, procedures, and digital tools. Support onboarding and integration of new assets into the operational portfolio. Act as a central coordination point between Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Legal, and O&M teams

Requirements Strong technical background in renewable energy operations, particularly Solar PV and BESS, or comparable industrial O&M environments. Experience managing OEM contracts, LTSA agreements, SCADA/communication systems, and operational service providers. Proven experience in operational excellence, process improvement, contractor management, and cost optimization. Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate operational data into actionable insights. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, international, and matrix-managed environment.