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AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

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Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

This role sits within AES Next the innovation and incubation arm of AES, charged with growing new business platforms that transform customer experience and improve the reliability of the electricity sector as a whole.

Position Description

In this dynamic role, the Manager, New Energy Technologies will identify and assess emerging technologies, formulate AES' strategic approach to these technologies, and support the creation of highly valuable internal and external business platforms. The Manager will work across AES functional groups, including the C-Suite, in support of AES' broader decarbonization goals.

Initial focus will include areas such as artificial intelligence; solar, wind, and energy storage; industrial decarbonization; and emerging carbon-free generation technologies. Other focus areas will evolve as new initiatives are formed. The Manager must remain flexible and agile while supporting one or more focus areas at any given time.

A successful candidate will be intellectually curious and analytical, while bringing an entrepreneurial approach to realizing new opportunities for AES.

Activities and responsibilities

• In-depth technology and commercial research.

• Build and maintain internal and external relationships.

• Oversee 3rd party vendors in technology and commercial diligence tasks.

• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to executive audiences.

• Other responsibilities as needed for the success of new initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education. Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, science, or other analytical field. Masters degree preferred in business, energy, environment, or public policy.

• Experience. 5-10 years experience working in electricity or energy, corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, product development, or management consulting. Experience in a start-up or start-up environment is highly valued.

• Founder's mentality. Entrepreneurial passion, high ownership, and a drive to get things done.

• Technology fluency: Demonstrated ability to understand engineering and technology concepts.

• Collaborative leadership. Ability to lead and work collaboratively across multiple teams and projects in a technical business environment with minimal supervision.

• Skills and Behaviors. Excellent communication skills; results-oriented; comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; no compromise on quality and details. Authentic and humble.