Control Center Back Office Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by designing and refining procedures, tools, and systems for our control center
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate grid outages, switching procedures, and ISO interactions
• Ensure full compliance with NERC, FERC, and Department of Energy standards—leading documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
• Monitor facility performance and analyze curtailments, outages, and trends for continuous improvement
• Develop and support SCADA systems and communications infrastructure
• Champion safety and training, ensuring all personnel meet technical and regulatory requirements
• Represent ACCIONA in industry events and act as an internal advisor on best practices

About You

• Required Skills and Competencies
• You’re a detail-oriented operations leader with a deep understanding of system control and a strong safety-first mindset
• You enjoy designing procedures, leading compliance efforts, and using data to solve real-time and long-term challenges in power operations
• You’re comfortable coordinating with field teams, executives, and industry groups alike—and you’re passionate about advancing renewable energy
• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field (advanced degree/P.E. a plus)
• 5+ years in utility, control center, or renewable generation operations
• Familiarity with grid operations, ISO protocols, and SCADA systems
• NERC certification or ability to obtain one
• Strong IT and systems knowledge; Maximo experience is a plus
• Experience in outage coordination and switching/tagging procedures
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Travel flexibility up to 25% (domestic/international)

Benefits

• Base Pay: $115k-$140k (based on experience, education, and skillset)
• 15% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual and company performance)
• Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days
• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment
• Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center
• Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off