Senior Project Manager, Solar
Job Type: Exempt Salaried, Full-Time
Location: Remote USA
Reports To: Senior Manager, Projects and Optimization
Department: Operations
About Us
TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.
We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Projects and Optimization, the Senior Project Manager is a fully qualified, experienced professional responsible for leading complex capital and major maintenance projects across TerraForm Power’s renewable energy fleet.
Operating with a high degree of independence, this role applies deep technical, operational, and commercial expertise to solve diverse and non-routine problems. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for full lifecycle project delivery, exercises independent judgment in ambiguous situations, and influences cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to achieve optimal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead large-scale and complex capital and maintenance projects across all phases with full ownership and accountability
- Independently develop project scope, execution strategy, schedules, and budgets
- Evaluate risks and uncertainties and devise solutions where limited precedent exists
- Adapt standard methodologies and introduce new approaches to improve project outcomes
- Lead technical due diligence and integration efforts for acquisitions and new assets
- Advanced Problem Solving & Decision-Making
- Analyze complex project challenges involving multiple variables (technical, financial, operational)
- Apply sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and recommend solutions
- Make independent decisions with significant impact, escalating only at critical junctures
- Resolve issues creatively and recommend variations in execution strategy
- Contractor & Commercial Management
- Lead contractor selection, negotiation, and management with full accountability for performance outcomes
- Interpret and manage complex contract structures (EPC, supply, service agreements)
- Resolve contractor disputes, performance gaps, and commercial risks
- Influence vendor and partner decisions through expertise and negotiation
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSSE) Leadership
- Provide leadership in promoting and enforcing a strong safety culture across all projects
- Evaluate and address high-risk scenarios with sound judgment and proactive intervention
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company HSSE standards
- Financial Ownership & Reporting
- Own project financial performance, including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization
- Evaluate trade-offs between cost, schedule, and operational impact to inform decision-making
- Deliver clear, concise reporting and insights to senior leadership
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
- Lead coordination across internal functions (Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Finance, HSSE)
- Build and enhance relationships with senior stakeholders, often requiring influence and persuasion
- Adapt communication style to different audiences, including technical teams and executive leadership
- Provide guidance and recommendations on complex matters to stakeholders
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide informal leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Project Managers and junior team members
- Share expertise and contribute to development of best practices, tools, and standards
- Support capability building across the project management function
Qualifications & Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant project management experience (aligned with Aon P3 expectations)
- Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects independently
- Strong understanding of renewable energy, infrastructure, or power generation projects
- Demonstrated ability to solve non-routine and ambiguous problems
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Ability to travel approximately 30%–50%
Skills & Competencies
- Full professional mastery of project management principles, tools, and methodologies
- Strong independent judgment and decision-making capability
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt messaging to different audiences
- Ability to lead without authority and mentor others
Recruitment Agency Notice:
TerraForm Power Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of TerraForm Power and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
