VP of Project Development Manager

• Develop a decision-gating framework for wheeling projects suitable for solar wind and energy storage assets.
  
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential project sites with land developers and other partners.
  
• Prioritize sites using business needs capacity (MW) interconnection permitting status and other criteria.
  
• Conduct site acquisitions and secure preferred sites.
  
• Collaborate with the business development team to ensure project development aligns with MW scale location and customer needs.
  
• Coordinate with Project Management for permitting interconnection agreements and EPC/O&M arrangements.
  
• Leverage the Design team for yield analysis and costing of each site.
  
• Ensure development is forward-looking and robust to regulatory changes; optimize sites for cost of power (LCOE) and returns.
  
• Lead negotiations in the development phase (EPCs advisors fees etc.) and manage project risks with proposed mitigations.
  
• Provide valuation due diligence guidance to the CFO and corporate finance team.
  
• Engage in networking to build relationships with potential customers and identify opportunities.
  
• Serve as the project or market champion overseeing development from inception to order entry.
  
• Recruit and onboard team members as needed; provide regular progress updates to leadership.
  
• Support annual planning including development budgets and capital investment timing.
  

• Collaborate with legal and finance to ensure developments are bankable long-term investments.
  
• Prepare Investment Committee packages (IC papers and executive presentations) outlining benefits and risks.
  
• Support Board/IC presentations for developed projects.
  

• Leverage networking social media industry events and proactive outreach to identify opportunities and convert them into partnerships.
  
• Establish relationships with industry leaders to raise strategic market awareness.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering Business Renewable Energy or a related field.
  
• 8 10 years of experience in project development within the renewable energy sector (solar wind or energy storage).
  
• Proven experience with land acquisition permitting and interconnection processes.
  
• Strong understanding of regional regulatory frameworks and energy market dynamics.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders including lenders and regulators.
  
• Experience developing financial models and supporting investment committee presentations.
  
• Excellent negotiation project management and communication skills.
  

• Master s degree in Engineering Renewable Energy or Business Administration (MBA).
  
• Experience managing wheeling projects or large-scale renewable energy projects.
  
• Experience working within international or multicultural teams.
  

• Project Development Expertise: In-depth knowledge of land acquisition permitting interconnection and project finance.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers regulators lenders and partners.
  
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate contracts with EPCs lenders and advisors.
  
• Financial Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial models understand investment risks and support board-level presentations.
  
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of regional energy regulations and market dynamics.
  
• Risk Management: Identifies potential risks and implements effective mitigation strategies.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively across teams to align project goals and timelines.
  
• Communication: Clear in presenting technical and financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
  

• Leadership: Ability to inspire motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication capable of explaining complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
  
• Problem-Solving: Analytical and creative with the ability to navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions.
  
• Results-Orientation: Proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.