Senior PPA Manager - renewables

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking a PPA Manager / Senior PPA Manager to lead corporate and utility-scale off-take initiatives in the renewable energy sector.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of electricity markets, risk management principles, and proven experience negotiating PPAs. You will collaborate with development, finance, legal, and investment teams to optimize contracts and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field; MBA preferred.
• 5-10 years in renewable energy; 3-4 years in PPAs or related activity.
• Experience with solar, wind, battery storage, or hybrid projects.

Responsibilities

• PPA origination and business development for corporate and utility-scale opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end negotiation of PPAs and related commercial contracts.
• Conduct PPA pricing, market assessments, and revenue forecasting.
• Collaborate with project development, finance, legal, and risk teams during negotiations.
• Oversee lifecycle management of PPAs and monitor performance and compliance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Electricity markets

Renewable energy regulations

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Energy Management / Economics / Finance / Business Administration

MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred

Job description

Opportunity to join a global leading renewable energy investment and development company, as PPA Manager / Senior PPA Manager.

The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen, deep understanding of electricity markets, renewable energy regulations, risk management principles, and contract negotiation expertise.

Key Responsibilities

PPA Origination & Business Development

• Identify and develop opportunities for corporate, utility-scale PPAs.
• Build and maintain relationships with energy buyers, utilities, large commercial and industrial customers, and market participants.
• Support renewable project development by securing long-term offtake arrangements.
• Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and regulatory developments impacting PPA structures.

Commercial Negotiations

• Lead end-to-end negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements and related commercial contracts.
• Structure innovative and competitive PPA solutions aligned with project and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, project development, and risk management teams during contract negotiations.
• Ensure commercial terms optimize project value while managing market and credit risks.

Market & Financial Analysis

• Conduct PPA pricing analysis, market assessments, and revenue forecasting.
• Evaluate merchant exposure, contract risks, and hedging strategies.
• Support financial modeling and project valuation activities.
• Analyze electricity market fundamentals and renewable energy certificate/attribute markets where applicable.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with project development, project finance, legal, and external advisors.
• Present commercial recommendations to senior management and investment committees.
• Oversee execution and ongoing management of PPAs throughout their lifecycle.
• Monitor contractual obligations, performance requirements, and compliance milestones.
• Resolve commercial disputes and contract-related issues as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.

Required Experience

• 5-10 years of experience within the renewable energy industry.
• 3-4 years of direct experience originating, negotiating, or managing PPAs.
• Proven track record of executing renewable energy offtake agreements.
• Experience with solar, wind, battery energy storage, or hybrid renewable projects.