# O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager > Greenvolt · Madrid, Spain (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-21 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** GREENVOLT POWER SPAIN S.L.U. ## Description **Greenvolt Power** is our segment dedicated to the **Development & Construction** of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in more 16 countries (Europe & North America). The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager is responsible for defining, owning, and continuously improving the global Operations & Maintenance strategy, governance model, maintenance standards, and operating procedures for Greenvolt Power's utility-scale asset portfolio, ensuring all assets are maintained and operated in accordance with defined standards throughout their lifecycle. The role leads and develops the O&M Strategy & Best Practices team, setting objectives and ensuring quality of outputs, while acting as the primary technical escalation point for complex O&M issues raised by the team or by Asset Managers across the portfolio. The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager also supervises the Contract Management function, ensuring RFP processes and contract governance are aligned with O&M standards, and drives continuous improvement of O&M practices using operational feedback and data. The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Manager plays a critical role in ensuring fleet-wide maintenance excellence, operational consistency, and long-term asset reliability, partnering closely with Asset Management, Performance Monitoring & Optimization, and OT & Digital teams to deliver best-in-class operational outcomes across all geographies. **Key Responsibilities** **O&M Strategy & Governance** - Define and own the global O&M strategy, maintenance standards, and operating procedures for the full renewable energy asset portfolio. - Own the O&M governance model, ensuring all assets across the portfolio are maintained and operated according to defined standards and procedures. - Ensure the O&M strategy is aligned with asset lifecycle requirements, technical specifications, and portfolio strategy across all business units. - Define incident classification criteria, operating procedures, and SLAs to ensure compliance with asset performance standards. - Maintain and update O&M standards and governance frameworks based on operational experience, AM feedback, and industry developments. **Team Management & Development** - Lead, coordinate, and develop the O&M Strategy & Best Practices team, setting clear objectives, priorities, and quality standards. - Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical and operational issues raised by team members or Asset Managers across the portfolio. - Provide technical support and guidance to Asset Managers on O&M matters across all geographies and asset types. - Foster a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team. - Support the professional development of team members, identifying training needs and growth opportunities. **Maintenance Planning & Spare Parts Strategy** - Own the development of annual maintenance plans and task libraries per asset type, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and operational requirements. - Define preventive maintenance strategies based on asset type, age, and technical specifications across the portfolio. - Set the spare parts strategy and minimum stock level criteria for the global portfolio, to be monitored by Asset Managers on site. - Coordinate fleet-wide maintenance campaigns, ensuring consistent execution across geographies and asset types. - Incorporate operational feedback from Asset Managers into maintenance plan updates and strategy refinements. **Contract Oversight & Continuous Improvement** - Supervise the O&M Contracts Management Analyst, ensuring RFP processes and contract governance are aligned with O&M strategy and standards. - Define contractor performance evaluation models and KPI frameworks to be applied consistently across the portfolio. - Drive continuous improvement of O&M practices using Asset Manager feedback, performance monitoring data, and industry benchmarking. - Define and roll out best practice guidelines and lessons learned across the portfolio, promoting standardization and operational excellence. - Benchmark O&M practices against industry standards and incorporate relevant improvements into the operational framework. **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance** - Partner closely with the Asset Management team to ensure O&M standards are effectively implemented and followed across all assets. - Collaborate with the Performance Monitoring & Optimization team to align maintenance strategies with performance improvement initiatives. - Work with the OT & Digital team to ensure operational data is leveraged effectively in the development and refinement of O&M strategies. - Coordinate with HSE, Quality & Sustainability to ensure O&M standards incorporate applicable HSE requirements and regulatory obligations. - Participate in portfolio reviews, governance meetings, and cross-functional forums as required. ## Requirements **Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline. - Minimum 7 years of experience in renewable energy operations, asset management, or O&M strategy, with at least 2 years in a management role. - Demonstrated experience defining O&M strategies, maintenance standards, and governance frameworks for utility-scale renewable energy assets, including solar PV, wind and BESS, or other energy infrastructure. - Experience managing technical teams and acting as an escalation point. - Experience overseeing or managing O&M contractor procurement, KPI frameworks, and performance governance. **Knowledge & Skills** - Deep technical knowledge of renewable energy asset operations, maintenance strategies, and O&M best practices. - Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience developing and motivating technical teams. - Solid understanding of contract management, contractor KPI frameworks, and procurement processes in the energy sector. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex operational issues and define effective solutions. - Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and geographies. - High level of accountability, ownership, and strategic thinking, with a hands-on approach to operational excellence. - Fluent English required; additional European languages are considered an advantage. ## Apply [Apply at Greenvolt](https://apply.workable.com/greenvolt/j/37FC213DF8/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)