Senior Project Manager, Development - Renewable Innovation

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Resources (NEER) is building a Renewable Technology Innovation team to transform how we develop utility-scale solar and wind projects — and we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong analytical skills to help lead the charge. This team serves as a center of excellence, driving innovation, optimizing processes, and ensuring best practices are shared across the organization. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution — one day you’ll pilot new technology, while another you’ll lead process improvement workshops. It’s ideal for someone who thrives on out-of-the-box thinking, turning ideas into action, and working across teams to make projects smarter, faster, and more efficient.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive Innovation: Implement new technologies and process improvements to enhance portfolio performance, accelerating timelines and improving project returns
• Feasibility & Impact Assessment: Evaluate the commercial viability and risks of new technologies and solutions, ensuring their integration into NEER’s development processes.
• Optimize Processes: Streamline development workflows and standardize best practices to improve efficiency and execution across the portfolio.
• Facilitate Change Management: Lead the adoption of new processes and technologies,ensuring smooth transitions through training, engagement, and support.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify gaps, source impactful solutions and ensure alignment across the organization
• Leadership Engagement: Prepare and present insights, recommendations and status updates to senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and buy-in.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in the utility-scale solar and wind with a strong analytical background.
• Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field).

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Business Development
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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