Head of O&M Readiness and Global Asset Management

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies.

Hiring Manager for this role: Kristof Verlinden - COO

Deadline for applying: 29/06/2026

Why this role matters

The Head of the O&M Readiness and Global Asset Management is a member of the L2 Leadership and reports directly to the COO of JERA Nex bp, and it can be expected this function to also hold certain positions in project governance such as steerco or boards in the name of the company. The mandate is further described per the company DoA and its own governance. Flanking, and in coordination with, the partner role of O&M Operations, you’ll hold the responsibility of the strategic decisions on how O&M is to function in support of the company’s ambitions in the field of offshore wind. You’ll ensure the processes are created and maintained in alignment with the other business partners in the company. You’ll ensure an organization is designed to deliver the expected services while maintaining a cost-control attitude. O&M Readiness will be a partner for every project from earliest engagement in Bus-Dev or M&A, over the project development, Design and installation. During the operational phase support will be foreseen in strategic advice all the way through to lifetime extension, repowering or decommissioning. With responsibility for the OPEX and O&M Strategy and the development in the project phase of the required O&M Set‑ups and contracts, the Readiness SPOC embedded in a project will assure the needed O&M Resources are made available also to support such works as well as to act as an internal validator. The readiness organization sets up all for the correct intended functioning during the operational phase. The scope of O&M readiness activities is to be aligned further in the project organization as to assure the best allocation of services is provided but always in line with the handover process towards project execution. Acting as “owner” representative the Global Asset Management function will assure that the values and business are monitored and protected for projects in operation. This is equally for projects where the company holds operational responsibilities as well as for the projects where such is partially or fully foreseen by the partners. By validating a number of KPIs and assuring targeted reporting, visibility is created on the status of the operational assets to all internal and external stakeholders in close coordination with the finance responsibilities as well as further stakeholder management. There is a natural collaboration between both functionalities where strategic guidance is to support the projects portfolio management as well as where the project portfolio management will drive the strategic guidance. This balance should not only focus on the economic outcome but shall also guide the other values the company sees as crucial for its projects as they are HSSE, risk management, compliance and others. As part of their role, all Heads of Departments contribute to defining the organization’s vision and long‑term strategy based on a deep understanding of political, social, business, market and finance trends. They use their insights to lead and influence change at a strategic level across the organization. Guided by the company values, they are an inspirational role model for the entire organization.

In this role you will

• Provide safe and healthy work conditions to prevent injuries, avoid security breaches, damage and/or pollution to the environment, as a minimum conform the HSSE legislation.
• Manage and coach the teams in charge of O&M Readiness and O&M GAM and develop them to deliver the required capacity in line with the BMS and O&M ops model.
• Prepare the O&M organization to cope with future growth in line with the company’s strategy.
• Ensure the correct pool of O&M resources to handle current commitments and future opportunities with a tight budget‑conscious attitude.
• Prepare the company’s own SLA commitments giving recognition to the stakeholder’s arrangements.
• Deliver strategic guidance towards the best possible operations of the windfarms in the operational portfolio.
• Assure correct O&M representation in the stages of early investment evaluations, project developments, and project construction in support of the CIO organization.
• Assure the coordinated O&M representation in projects in (pre‑) development and execution in support of the CPO organization.
• Ready to take up stakeholder governance positions per DoA mandate and represent the company in alignment with the company’s collected guidance.
• Drive the operational reporting of the SPV’s for internal and external reporting needs. This includes formalized monthly operational reporting, quarterly reporting to committees and boards and assure input for all further stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Safeguard the knowledge build‑up for the company and the continuous development and retention of high‑performing and high‑potential individuals.
• Support a number of R&I initiatives with resources and strategy guidance to incorporate critical knowledge in the company to stay in the forefront of offshore wind O&M best practices.
• Take where relevant, position in a number of key industry groups to maintain the company’s interests and to assure we remain at the forefront of the latest business developments.
• Involve in and drive ad‑hoc corporate projects and analyses (e.g. Business Management System, O&M Ops model, Business System Analysis and Developments,…)
• Manage the team in supporting internal and external audits.
• Strategically identify and develop new business opportunities through new or existing partnerships and create additional value for the projects in the portfolio.
• Report directly to the COO and ad‑hoc the wider leadership team.

What you can expect from us

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team‑building and social activities.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in‑person connection.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast‑growing international company.

As we build our company, we are driven by

• Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas.
• A spirit of ingenuity – we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible.
• A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.

About JERA Nex Bp

JERA Nex bp is a purpose‑built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high‑quality, competitive projects. A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end‑to‑end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects. Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.