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

Who We Are:

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we’ve reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we’ll get there together.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Market Operations Manager – Portfolio Management – to monitor, review, and advise Energy Management staff on market integration, strategic market input, and enhancement strategies across the ECM portfolio and ISO structures. The Market Operations Manager – Portfolio Management – will also collaborate with risk, back office, front office, and EGP cross-functional teams on changes and impacts to ISO/RTO market structures.

What You’ll Do at Enel North America:

• 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.

Who You Are & What You’ve Accomplished:

• 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.

• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.