Head of Project Development / Abteilungsleiter Projektentwicklung - Onshore Wind - Germany

ZipRecruiter; Paderborn; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy developer seeks a Head of Project Development for their onshore wind portfolio in Germany. This senior leadership role involves managing project strategies and compliance with German regulations, overseeing a team, and driving stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience in project development, preferably in onshore wind, and be fluent in both German and English.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Flexible working model

Career growth within a stable company

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of project development experience, ideally in onshore wind.
• Deep knowledge of German permitting frameworks for onshore wind.
• Strategic and hands-on mindset.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the full project development cycle from site origination to RtB.
• Drive development strategy, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with German planning and permitting regulations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Project Development

German Permitting Frameworks

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Head of Project Development - Onshore Wind - Germany

Location: Germany (Flexible/Hybrid)

Industry: Renewable Energy – Onshore Wind

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Client: Leading Renewable Energy Developer

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and fast-growing IPP seeking an experienced Head of Project Development to lead their onshore wind portfolio in Germany.

This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for project strategy, team management, and execution across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full project development cycle (site origination to RtB)
• Oversee and grow a team of project developers, GIS experts and land acquisition managers
• Drive development strategy, timelines, and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure compliance with German planning and permitting regulations (e.g. BImSchG)
• Represent the company in key external meetings

Profile:

• 7+ years of project development experience, ideally in onshore wind
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Deep knowledge of German permitting frameworks for onshore wind
• Fluent in German (C1+) and English
• Strategic and hands-on mindset

Offer:

• Senior leadership role with influence and autonomy
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible working model
• Career growth within a stable and well-financed company

Apply now by sending your CV to [e-mail] or apply directly via this job advertisement.