Energy Market Operations Manager - Portfolio Management (Houston, TX)

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. The Market Operations Manager - Portfolio Management will monitor and assess market-related protocols, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market integration and strategies across the ECM portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Portfolio Management in monitoring and assessing changes in market-related protocols and regulations, while also leading internal advocacy efforts and providing strategic direction
• Identify new business opportunities, product offerings, and operational changes within ISO/RTO markets
• Maintain expert knowledge of ISO/RTO market rules, base tariffs, and provide market intelligence relevant to Enel generation portfolio
• Engage in routine discussions with front office regarding ISO/RTO bidding, scheduling, FTR management, virtual bidding, capacity auctions, and broader market strategies
• Serve as primary point of contact for ISO/RTO and Public Utility Commissions on market inquiries, registrations, and general market practices
• Deploy and oversee new or significant ISO/RTO initiatives into ECM and EGP market operations
• Oversee the ISO/RTO Digital Certificates for market access, ISO/RTO annual certifications, and miscellaneous market operations filings
• Analyze PPA and other market-based agreements for asset, revenue, and financial optimization
• Lead registration efforts for new and existing generation assets, as well as renewable energy certificates and generation pathways
• Lead or support technical projects that automate and enhance surveillance of market protocol compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Electrical Engineering, Economics, or Computer Science
• 5+ years' experience in regulatory work on ISO/RTO markets focused mainly on ISO/RTO products and its market rules and tariffs
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to multi-task and work in an international team environment and cross functional support
• Ability to establish and maintain links with Regulators, ISOs and Market Operations staff of external market participants
• Python, R, SQL, and/or Git programming experience a plus