Commercial Asset and Contract Manager (m/f/d)

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: 70,000 - 85,000 EUR Gross

About the role

Shape how RWE’s Italian renewables portfolio performs in the market. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of Renewables and Trading, giving you a combined view of commercial, market and operational levers to maximise value and accelerate the energy transition.

• Lead route-to-market tenders for renewables and battery storage, securing optimal commercial terms and robust risk frameworks.
• Manage and enhance existing route-to-market and subsidy agreements, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Analyse market and regulatory developments to identify and implement revenue optimisation opportunities across operational assets.
• Act as a key commercial partner for stakeholders across the renewables business, providing market insights and commercial assessments on projects and strategic initiatives, while facilitating collaboration with the wider trading organization
• Deliver asset and subsidy accreditations with Terna and GSE, ensuring agreements and assets are accurately reflected across internal systems and processes.
• Navigate a dynamic, fast-growing environment, balancing urgent operational topics with longer-term initiatives as new opportunities emerge.

Job requirements and experience

• At least five years’ experience in commercial asset management, energy trading or a closely related role.
• Strong knowledge of the Italian electricity market and regulatory framework, with experience applying this knowledge in a commercial setting.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and numerical capabilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sound judgement when using AI to support market analysis and reporting, including the ability to evaluate outputs critically.
• Fluency in Italian and English, with the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.
• A decisive, entrepreneurial and resilient approach, with the ability to move from analysis to action and take accountability for outcomes.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Experience with route-to-market contracts and other commercial agreements; a strong network in the Italian energy market is a plus.
• Experience with dispatch of renewable assets in the Italian market, particularly imbalance cost optimisation.

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your Benefits

We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration
• Company pension scheme to help secure your future
• Employee stock programme giving you a stake in our success
• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93322, application period: 15/09/2026
Any questions? Contact HR: Ivan Malcolm D'Silva, [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We operate onshore wind farms as well as solar plants and battery storage systems with more than 5 gigawatts installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia. Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, the company is steadily expanding its renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate wind and solar farms as well as battery storage systems. Our well-filled project pipeline is generating added value for all. Together with communities and for their future.