NA Digital Delivery Senior Associate (Houston, TX, US) @ EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets. Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

• The Digital Delivery Senior Associate will help lead the North America regional team’s work to turn business needs into practical AI, automation, and citizen development solutions.
• Working with stakeholders across North America functions and project teams, the Senior Associate will shape and assess opportunities, help prioritize the regional pipeline, and coordinate delivery with business owners and DGU partners.
• The role will support adoption and help measure outcomes.
• It will also guide business teams in using approved low-code and no-code tools responsibly, within EDP Global standards and governance.
• The Senior Associate will work closely with the North America business and regional DGU team, serving as the focal point to global Platforms, the Digital Factory, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and delivery teams when their capabilities or expertise are needed.
• The role supports regional delivery and does not establish a separate AI or governance function.

What You Will Be Doing

• Engage with North America business teams to understand processes, challenges, and opportunities for AI, automation, and citizen development.
• Lead the intake and initial assessment of ideas, clarifying the business need, expected outcome, stakeholders, dependencies, data requirements, and potential risks.
• Help organize and prioritize the North America AI and citizen development pipeline with business owners and the platform Digital Accelerator team; maintain clear ownership, status, decisions, and next steps.
• Facilitate the preparation of use-case descriptions, process maps, requirements, scope, delivery plans, presentations, and success measures with business owners.
• Support delivery activities across business stakeholders, regional DGU, Platforms, the Digital Factory, CoEs, and other relevant partners.
• Help identifying EDP platforms, tools, data, and global initiatives that may address a business need, and promote reuse where appropriate with Digital Factory.
• Support discovery, solution design, user feedback, documentation, testing, and rollout activities for approved solutions.
• Help business users identify suitable low-code and no-code opportunities and develop low- or medium-complexity solutions using approved tools and established Global platform guardrails.
• Lead and support citizen developers through practical guidance, training, and documentation.
• Help them recognize when a solution needs review or support from a platform or CoE.
• Monitor adoption and agreed measures—such as time saved, reduced manual effort, improved information access, or quality—and report progress and outcomes with business owners.
• Identify and address delivery blockers, dependencies, data concerns, and risks, escalating them to the appropriate owner or control/delivery team.
• Promote awareness of approved AI tools, their capabilities and limitations, and responsible use practices.
• Share lessons learned and reusable practices across North America and with relevant global teams.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal teams showcasing successful projects, including the business need, solution delivered, results, lessons learned, and potential for reuse across EDP.
• Additional responsibilities as needed Direct reports: None Travel: Occasional regional travel to offices and/or projects sites in North America as required.
• Employment type: Full-Time Work place: Houston What we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, engineering, data, computer science, economics (data/statistics), or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Approximately 3–5 years of experience, or equivalent project experience, in business analysis, project coordination, digital transformation, process improvement, data, AI, or automation.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business processes, shape use cases, gather requirements, and document needs clearly.
• Experience coordinating initiatives, tasks, stakeholders, and follow-ups across multiple activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with business and technical teams.
• Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with AI and generative AI concepts, including their practical uses and limitations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a regional team and coordinate with global colleagues.
• Sound judgment when handling business information, data, and potential delivery risks.

Exposure to low-code or no-code platforms, workflow automation, data analysis, or business intelligence tools. Experience supporting or coordinating AI, automation, or process improvement initiatives through discovery, delivery, and adoption. Experience guiding colleagues or business users in the use of digital tools or solutions. Familiarity with renewable energy, project development, construction, or asset operations. Experience preparing user guidance, delivering training, or supporting adoption of new tools. Behavioral

Requirements

Curious and practical approach to solving business problems. Collaborative, service-oriented working style. Clear communication and dependable follow-through. Ability to take initiative and coordinate work with limited day-to-day direction. Attention to detail and sound judgment when handling business information. Ability to raise questions and escalate issues appropriately. Willingness to learn new platforms, tools, and business processes.

Physical demands & working conditions

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose . Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group. Need more reasons to apply? A s a top employer we: Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making; Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits; Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility; Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent: Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until 18/11/2026 if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.