Chief Development Officer (CDO) - Renewables - Germany

ZipRecruiter; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy platform is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to spearhead strategic growth in Central and Eastern Europe. This role involves extensive leadership in project development across BESS, solar PV, and wind projects, requiring strong negotiation skills and multi-country management experience. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in the renewable energy sector and fluency in both German and English, ready to influence the future of clean energy.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in renewable energy project development with experience in BESS, solar PV, and/or wind.
• Track record in managing multi-country portfolios and engaging institutional investors.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership skills.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute the development strategy across Central and Eastern Europe.
• Lead negotiations with investors, regulators, and partners.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from origination to operational handover.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

C-level Communication

Navigating Regulatory Landscapes

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Chief Development Officer (CDO) – Renewables BESS, PV + Wind

Location: Germany

Focus: Central and Eastern Europe

The Company:

A well-capitalised and rapidly expanding renewable energy platform is seeking a visionary Chief Development Officer to lead its strategic growth across Central and Eastern Europe. Headquartered in Germany and backed by long-term institutional investors, the company is actively developing a multi-GW portfolio with a primary focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), while also maintaining significant activities in solar PV and onshore wind. This is a rare opportunity to shape the development strategy of one of the region’s most dynamic clean energy players.

The Role:

• Define and execute the company’s development strategy across Central and Eastern Europe, aligning with long-term investment goals and growth plans.
• Lead high-level negotiations with institutional investors, landowners, regulators, and strategic partners to accelerate development and secure high-value assets.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle - from opportunity origination through permitting, financing, and construction readiness to operational handover.
• Build, lead, and mentor senior country-level development teams, fostering a high-performance, delivery-driven culture.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO, CFO, and COO to ensure seamless alignment between development, technology, operations, and finance.

The Person:

• 10+ years of senior-level experience in renewable energy project development, with a proven track record in BESS, solar PV, and/or onshore wind.
• Strong leadership in managing multi-country portfolios and engaging directly with institutional investors, government agencies, and grid operators.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory and political landscapes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and C-level communication skills.
• Fluent in both German & English; other regional are an asset.

If you're ready to shape the future of clean energy in Central and Eastern Europe from a strategic leadership position in Germany, we’d love to hear from you - apply now to join this ambitious journey.