Vice President Commercial (Battery Storage)

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.Job DescriptionTo lead the BESS commercial activities and team. To establish a deep understanding of wholesale power markets, the battery storage markets including their competitive landscape, relevant regulations and route to markets in markets where Masdar has and is expected to have a presence.Define the route to market strategy and provide insight into how trading contracts should be negotiated and structured to optimise Masdar’s BESS revenue streams. Advise the team on how to incorporate AI and big data into commercial asset management processes.ResponsibilitiesDevelop a deeper understanding of BESS marketsBuild a knowledge base of the fundamentals of electricity markets, comprising of; the wholesale power markets, competitive landscape, pertinent regulatory developments and their evolution, for BESS markets globally, especially in those markets where Masdar has a presence or is expected to have a presence in the future. This will include understanding the different revenue streams battery storage (including specifics of RES support schemes, PPA's, capacity markets, ancillary services etc)Understand the impact of changes to regulatory frameworks and energy market designs and quantifying the effects of those changes on revenuesBuild internal market intelligence of the BESS markets and develop modelling capabilities to reduce reliance on external market advisors. Support the BESS team in the establishment of the BESS strategy in line with Masdar's vision, mission, and overall strategy. Analyse and present to senior managementMarket Modelling and analysisUnderstand, analyse and provide all commercial inputs required for business models required for financial and investment decision makingAnalyse short/medium/long-term developments in various power markets based upon a thorough understanding of market fundamentals, regulatory developments, renewable penetration, storage growth etcInterpretation and ownership of any third party revenue curves and assumptions that are provided to Masdar as part of every day course of business but also specifically as part of M&A transactionsDevelop monetisation strategiesFor both markets that Masdar has a presence or is expected to have a presence, create country specific monetisation strategies to maximise the revenues to Masdar taking in to account risk, credit, accounting tax considerations etcTeam management and supervisionOrganize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific team is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating policies and procedures. Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development. Management reporting on projects through project lifecycle especially the development processLiaise with energy storage teams to provide management reports on projects through the entire lifecycle. Track performance of developing and operational projects and ensure regular updates, management reporting and deviations from targeted plans and performance. Contribute to the development and delivery of projects through providing advice and inputs from a business development perspective, liaising with project delivery and technical teams to ensure that project objectives are met. Reporting and application of data/AI toolsUsing big data and AI tools, develop a reporting strategy for the BESS including:Asset performanceTrading performanceBESS LTSA (availability, RTE, capacity testing etc)Asset Management / O&M teamQualificationsPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering or any other energy or sustainability related fieldPreferred Experience8 to 10 years of experience in roles involving utility scale renewable energy project development or large real estate projectsExperience in BESS commercial performance metricsExperience in managing teams Experience in granular budgetingAdditional InformationJob-Specific SkillsExceptional attention to detailStrong communication skills and able to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environmentProven ability to manage multiple BESS projects from inception to RTBAdvanced project management and negotiation skillsProject finance, budgeting skillsContract administration and legal skillsMasdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you.Masdar will use your personal information in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice, which provides details on the purposes for which your data is processed.