About Proa Energy
Proa is heavily investing in expanding its energy management platform, delivering cutting-edge solutions for utility-scale renewable energy assets in Australia and around the world. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, meteorologists, physicists, and IT specialists is rapidly expanding. We're currently seeking a Data Analytics Manager to lead our data scientists and analysts in designing and building advanced analytics solutions that drive the optimal operation of renewable energy assets.
About the Role
As the Data Analytics Manager, you will sit on the management team, reporting directly to the Managing Director, and lead the Data Analytics Team in delivering actionable insights and innovative solutions for utility-scale renewable assets. You will coordinate analytics activities across advanced modelling, software development, operations, and client management, ensuring that new products and R&D projects are deployed efficiently and at high quality. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of energy management by building and deploying advanced analytics systems (forecasting, dispatch, bidding, data cleaning, ML, etc), supporting clients in optimizing their renewable energy assets, and engaging in "blue-sky" thinking about new products and solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership – Manage a group of 8–10 data scientists and analysts, fostering a collaborative environment and delivering deep insights from the data generated by utility-scale renewable assets.
* Expert Technical Advice – Guide R&D data science projects, brainstorming technical solutions and contributing to new product development.
* Operational Analytics – Supervise and optimise the development, deployment, and monitoring processes of systems running operationally 24x7 for critical infrastructure.
* Cross-team coordination – Work closely with product development, software, operations, and client management teams to ensure analytics solutions are integrated and deployed on time and to a high standard.
* Regulatory Compliance – Understand market operator regulations and integrate them correctly into Proa's systems.
* Advanced modelling support – Develop and oversee advanced models in optimisation, forecasting, dispatch, data quality filtering, etc. for wide a variety of large scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, batteries, hybrids, etc.).
* System Architecture, Operation and Maintenance – Lead the architecture, operation and maintenance of Proa's analytics systems, ensuring processes remain robust, reliable, and scalable.
Skills and Experience
7+ years of experience leading technical teams.
Strong background in data science, algorithm design, machine learning, and physical science.
Experience working with cloud data environments, preferably Azure.
Proficiency in Python and MATLAB, or similar tools.
Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in software architecture and system design.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a technical team..
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of Australian energy regulations, particularly AEMO and NER rules.
Experience building optimisation systems for BESS and hybrid operations.
Experience running real-time operations for renewable energy plants.
On-site asset management and O&M operations experience at renewable energy plants.
Experience with advanced analytics, predictive modeling, or operational optimization in energy systems.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Career growth and leadership development opportunities.
A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Diversity and Inclusion
Proa Energy is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, culturally diverse candidates, and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about leading innovative software teams and contributing to the renewable energy sector, please send your resume and cover letter to with the subject "Data Analytics Manager Application."
Applications open until the end of January 2026
Applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia.