Energy Transition Manager

About Us

We are a sustainability-driven organization dedicated to expediting the move towards cleaner, more resilient, and future-ready energy solutions. Our teams work collaboratively across disciplines including Energy Strategy, Sustainability, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Operations, Finance, Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Technology, and Executive Leadership to deliver innovative programs that advance decarbonization, enhance energy efficiency, and promote lasting environmental benefits.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Energy Transition Manager to spearhead strategies related to energy transformation, decarbonization efforts, and sustainable energy initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for guiding energy transition roadmaps, managing renewable energy projects, implementing carbon footprint reduction tactics, engaging diverse stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally to facilitate the organization's move towards a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive energy transition strategies, including roadmaps and transformation programs that align with organizational sustainability targets and national energy policies.
• Lead decarbonization efforts, incorporating renewable energy integration, efficiency enhancement programs, and the adoption of sustainable technologies.
• Collaborate extensively with teams across Energy Strategy, Sustainability, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Technology, and executive management to achieve energy transition aims.
• Perform energy assessments, analyze carbon footprints, conduct transition planning and technology evaluation studies, and assess investment feasibility.
• Develop frameworks for renewable energy uptake, electrification, emissions reduction, energy optimization, and climate resilience.
• Manage projects involving solar power, energy storage, hydrogen technologies, carbon management, smart grids, energy efficiency measures, and emerging clean energy solutions.
• Analyze energy markets, regulatory changes, technology trends, climate-related policies, and investment possibilities to inform strategic decision-making.
• Create business cases, financial models, project proposals, and transition scenarios along with detailed implementation plans for energy transformation programs.
• Track critical KPIs such as greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy adoption rates, energy efficiency gains, carbon intensity, sustainability goals, project performance, investment returns, and milestones reached.
• Conduct energy audits, sustainability evaluations, lifecycle analyses, benchmarking, and continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE energy laws, sustainability frameworks, climate policies, environmental regulations, ESG standards, and governance protocols.
• Oversee budgets, coordinate with technology suppliers, engineering consultants, research collaborators, government entities, and strategic sustainability projects.
• Drive digital transformation via energy management systems, AI-enhanced energy analytics, smart grid tech, IoT monitoring, predictive optimization, digital twin technology, automation, and business intelligence tools.
• Utilize software and platforms including EMS, SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, EnergyCAP, RETScreen, PVsyst, sustainability reporting systems, carbon accounting tools, and project management applications to monitor progress and generate insight reports.
• Prepare executive dashboards, detailed transition reports, sustainability analyses, carbon reduction evaluations, investment assessments, regulatory filings, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for energy analysts, sustainability experts, project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams fostering a culture of innovation, environmental stewardship, collaboration, and ongoing development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sustainability, Climate Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Energy Management, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Environmental Policy, Engineering Management, or related fields is highly desirable.
• Preferable professional credentials such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED accreditation, PMP, GHG Protocol, ESG certifications, or ISO 50001 Lead Auditor.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in energy transition, renewable energy, sustainability, energy management, decarbonization, or environmental strategy roles.
• At least two years managing energy transformation programs, renewable energy projects, sustainability initiatives, or expansive transition strategies is preferred.
• Deep understanding of renewable technologies, energy efficiency, carbon reduction methods, climate policy, ESG principles, energy markets, sustainability reporting, and clean technology innovations.
• Proficient with energy management platforms such as SAP, Oracle ERP, Power BI, Tableau, RETScreen, PVsyst, carbon accounting software, sustainability reporting tools, and project management systems.
• Experience or knowledge with AI-powered energy optimization, digital twins, smart grid systems, IoT monitoring, battery storage, hydrogen technologies, carbon capture, and advanced sustainability data analytics is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical, strategic planning, project management, financial analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent energy transition projects while aligning with sustainability goals, technical and regulatory requirements, investment priorities, budgeting, scheduling, and organizational objectives.
• Capacity to operate effectively in remote settings alongside distributed teams, technology partners, regulators, research entities, and global stakeholders.

What We Provide

• Fully remote working setup with flexible collaboration across global energy and sustainability teams.
• Competitive remuneration complemented by performance-based incentives.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and pathways for leadership growth in energy transition.
• Exposure to cutting-edge renewable energy technologies, AI-driven energy solutions, sustainability analytics, smart infrastructure, and next-generation clean energy projects.
• A collaborative culture emphasizing innovation, accountability, environmental consciousness, and continuous improvement.
• A chance to lead impactful initiatives that accelerate clean energy transitions, reduce emissions, enhance efficiency, and drive meaningful environmental and economic value.