Manager, Business Development-Renewable Energy

I. Job Summary Support WMRE with the growth and delivery of sustainability related projects, strategies and concepts to foster both the expansion of WMRE’s current portfolio and new project development. Additional responsibility may include origination, planning, feasibility studies and development related to prospective renewable energy and sustainability projects. The successful candidate will coordinate with third party developers and internal stakeholders to review, analyze and summarize key project parameters, constraints and risks including the application of suitable technology in emerging markets. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. In this highly external-focused position, you will develop and manage substantive long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of the evolving renewable energy and sustainability driven market. The successful candidate will also, but not limited to: · Play a lead role in driving evaluation, performing due diligence and negotiation in emerging growth segments including but not limited to green hydrogen, bio-methanol, RNG, carbon capture and renewable power with external parties · In consultation with external and internal resources, develop market assessments, production cost models, analytical tools, and business cases and generate feasibility reports for emerging growth segments · Evaluate repositioning of existing assets (development or operating) for opportunities in emerging growth segments · Support formation and ongoing management of strategic partnerships with major equipment suppliers, operators, investors, project developers, technology developers and other value chain participants · Understand the implications and determine applicability of state and federal incentive programs · Actively engage different stakeholders in WM to gather, analyze and develop project proposals · Coordinate with site personnel, business development peers and project management to evaluate technology application · Develop project financial summaries and pro formas · Build project summary presentations · Maintain detailed meeting and call notes Other · Completion of special assignments/tasks as required by WMRE senior management. III. Supervisory Responsibilities Not at this time but possibly in the future IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education: Bachelors degree (accredited) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability or “Green” Curriculum, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience Experience: Five (5) years of experience with biogas processing, bio methanol, solar development, anaerobic digestion, commercial construction, business development origination, hydrogen production development, carbon capture and/or project engineering. (in addition to education requirement). B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements None required. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Ability to present to both small internal groups and external audiences · Have worked in a multi-cultural commercial environment · Courage to make qualified independent decisions and move forward · Solution oriented and highly proactive · Collaborative, both within immediate team and the wider business · Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire people by building strong relationships · The successful candidate will bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company culture D. Travel Travel expectations approximately 10%. V. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; Normal setting for this job is: office setting. Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply. About Us ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative. About the Team What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.