PMilan - 100% | Permanent /ppbr/ppParis (FR), or Milan (IT), or Madrid (SP), or Olten/Lausanne (CH) | Permanent role | Full-time: 100% | Level of travel: 25% /ppbr/ppOur Company /ppbr/ppAlpiq is one of Switzerland’s leading electricity producers and a key energy services provider across Europe. Headquartered in Lausanne and powered by a strong portfolio of hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy sources, we’re all about impact, for the climate, for people, and for the security of supply. /ppMore than 1,300 colleagues from nearly 60 nationalities bring their energy to a shared purpose: Together for a better climate and an improved security of supply. /ppWe Work In a Values-driven Culture Shaped By Trust, Curiosity, And Respect. Our 4 Company Values Have Been Co-created With Our Employees And Are Embedded In Everything We Do As a Company /pp“We are ALP1Q “- reflects our team spirit“We learn and grow together” - we have courage“We share the steering wheel” - we take ownership“We focus on the outcome” - your impact matters /ppAt Alpiq, your energy matters! /ppbr/ppMission /ppbr/ppTo manage Alpiq’s Green Power assets portfolio in Europe, we are looking for a Head Asset Management. /ppReporting to the Head of the unit Green Power, the Head Asset Management leads the operations of Alpiq’s Green Power assets to maximize availability and value creation, focusing on risk management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and driving efficiency through best practices. /ppYou will lead a pan European organisation comprising asset managers in the various countries where Alpiq active is (CH, ES, IT, FR, Nordics and new countries with assets under development), covering various assets and technologies: Wind, PV, BESS, green H2, small hydro and new green energy solutions. /ppYou will structure the Asset Management and OM expertise within Alpiq’s Unit Green Power, define best in class standards for all the geographies and ensure application of Alpiq’s HealthSafety and Cybersecurity standards. /ppYou will identify and orchestrate, with local asset managers, asset performance improvement projects like wind farm repowering. /ppThe role demands leadership, a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and strong organizational skills. /ppbr/ppRegular travel to assets sites and stakeholders’ locations are required. /ppbr/ppbYour Main Responsibilities /b /ppbr/ppPan European Asset Management organization management /pulliManage a diverse team of c.a. 20, based in various countries (CH, ES, IT, FR and Nordics) /liliEnsure coordination across the different teams in Europe /liliStructure the development of teams’ skills and capabilities /li /ulpAsset Management strategy /pulliDevelop a comprehensive asset management strategy /liliEnsure OM best practices deployment and harmonization across Europe /liliIdentify and leverage synergies across geographies /liliManage the OM budget and coordinate negotiations with suppliers /li /ulpPerformance optimization /pulliEnsure the tracking and reporting of assets performances, technical and financials /liliDefine and implement initiatives to ensure assets high availability levels, reliability, efficiency and profitability and ensure that performances targets are met /liliSupervise the reporting to senior management and stakeholders on portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities /liliIdentify and Orchestrate asset performance improvement projects like asset repowering /liliFoster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned and stakeholder feedback into asset management practices /li /ulpStakeholders’ and suppliers management /pulliCoordinate activities, information sharing and alignment with internal partners along asset value chain, most importantly trading, finance, legal, communication and public affairs organizations. /liliSupervise and coordinate negotiations with suppliers and OM service providers /li /ulpRisk Management and Compliance /pulliIdentify and mitigate risks associated with technical, operational, and market factors affecting the asset portfolio /liliEnsure adherence with all relevant regulations, Health Safety and Cybersecurity standards, and company policies. /liliDevelop contingency plans and manage incident response for any unexpected operational issues /li /ulpbr/ppbYour profile /b /ppbr/ppbQualifications /b /pulliMaster’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related field /lili12+ years of experience in asset management and operations within the energy sector. Extensive and proven experience in the management of a complex energy asset portfolio, with various technologies and multiple geographies, is a key advantage. /liliExpertise in asset management principles, financial analysis, and performance optimization. /lili5+ years of management experience /liliVery good negotiation skills /liliFull professional proficiency level in English /liliAdditionally, full professional proficiency level in at least one of the following languages: German, Spanish or French. Good working knowledge of another one. /liliWilling to travel frequently across Europe and to assets’ sites /li /ulpbSkills /b /pulliLeadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external partners /liliExcellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations /liliStrong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly /li /ulpbr/ppYour benefits /ppCompetitive salary package /ppMarket-oriented salary /ppTraining and development /ppDiverse opportunities for career growth /ppFlexible work models /ppVarious flexible work models /p