Ruben Saavedra, Pmp
About Ruben Saavedra, Pmp
Ruben Saavedra, PMP, is the Director of Strategic Accounts at Sunnova Energy, with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector and a background in Mechanical Engineering.
Company
Ruben Saavedra is currently working at Sunnova Energy as the Director of Strategic Accounts. Sunnova Energy is a leading provider of residential solar and energy storage services in the United States. Ruben has been with Sunnova Energy since 2017, having held both the position of Senior Account Manager and his current role.
Title
Ruben Saavedra holds the title of Director of Strategic Accounts at Sunnova Energy. In this role, he oversees the strategic management of key accounts, focusing on optimizing service contracts and driving business development within the renewable energy sector.
Professional Experience at Sunnova Energy
Ruben Saavedra joined Sunnova Energy in 2017 as a Senior Account Manager and served in this role until 2021. During his tenure as Senior Account Manager, he was responsible for managing key service contracts and developing strategic relationships. In 2021, he was promoted to Director of Strategic Accounts, where he continues to focus on the oversight of strategic account management and business development.
Professional Experience at Siemens
Prior to joining Sunnova Energy, Ruben Saavedra worked at Siemens from 2009 to 2017. He began his career at Siemens in the Engineer In Training Development Program and then served in several key roles, including Project Engineer, Operations and Maintenance Manager, and North America Operations Support Manager. His responsibilities included managing operations support and engineering projects, with a focus on improving service efficiency and operational outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Ruben Saavedra holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from LSU Shreveport, completed in 2021, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at El Paso, completed in 2009. He is also a graduate of The Aji Network's Business Professional's Course. These academic credentials underpin his extensive expertise in business management and mechanical engineering. Ruben is a certified Project Manager, further contributing to his leadership capabilities in the renewable energy industry.