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About the Role
The External Affairs Manager supports Pattern Energy’s commercial objectives by developing, coordinating, and executing integrated External Affairs strategies. This role supports Communications, ESG, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Public Engagement through project management, process improvement, budget coordination, reporting, research, and event planning.
Responsibilities
- Support External Affairs disciplines through cross-functional project management, coordination, research, events, and execution of priority initiatives.
- Structure and support the budget development process, spending tracking, forecasting, and related reporting for External Affairs priorities.
- Manage core External Affairs team meetings, agendas, follow-ups, collaboration processes, and information flow across disciplines.
- Identify process gaps and execute systems improvements, reporting enhancements, and tools that streamline day-to-day work.
- Prepare reports, presentations, policy analyses, white papers, testimony, comment letters, briefing materials, and other advocacy or executive materials.
- Coordinate with internal business partners and external stakeholders to support Pattern projects, initiatives, and commercial priorities.
Requirements
- 4-8 years of experience in communications, ESG, government or regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, finance, project development or related fields.
- Direct experience with project management.
- Experience in renewable energy, utility, environmental, infrastructure, transportation, or related industries preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple business functions.
- Ability to identify workflow gaps and design and execute process and system improvements.
- Budgeting capabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive-level reports.
- Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
- Commercial mindset with an understanding of project economics and development timelines.
Skills
- Communications
- ESG
- Government Affairs
- Regulatory Affairs
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Finance
- Project Development
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Budgeting
- Reporting
- Research
- Event Planning
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Relationship Building
- Information Synthesis
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Collaboration
- Commercial Mindset
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 4-8 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Environmental Studies, Business, or related discipline.
Salary/Compensations
- $103,000 - $138,000 USD
Benefits
- Bonus structure for full-time employees
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Family care benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Bonding leave
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Employee referral bonuses
About the Company
- Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities.
- Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
- Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day.
- Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
- Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Equal Opportunity
- Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.