Director Of O&M

Summary: OXBO are excited to be working alongside one of Europes largest Independent Service Providers (ISP), who are searching for a new Director of O&M in their UK department.
The UK team focuses on providing operation & maintenance, technical advisory services and the development of utility scale ground mount solar PV projects, with over 1,000MWp under management and approximately 3GWp of projects in development across Europe.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership of O&M Unit UK incl.
management of several Team Leads and coordination of supporting functions Further development, realisation and tracking of strategical operational and financial targets for O&M business in UK Lead on tenders and contract negotiations with current and potential clients Escalation instance to manage customer expectations Designing, implementing and ensuring processes for optimising portfolio availability and ensuring efficient on-site operations and maintenance Further development of team structure to deliver highest customer satisfaction Further development and implementation of IT tools for steering and documentation of asset lifecycle Develop, implement and track KPI for operational and financial excellence Strategical Interface to Finance Department Strong cooperation and strategical Interface to Central O&M on Processes, Organisation, IT and Finance Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and Health & safety standards Qualifications: Masters degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferable Proven experience in management of solar energy market businesses, including a successful track record in dealing with clients and candidates Empathic but strong leadership competencies to lead managers and supporting functions Strong knowledge of solar PV technology and O&M practices Financial awareness and budget management skills Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Familiarity with contract management and regulatory compliance Strong MS office and basic computing skills