Head of Project Development - BESS & PV

Hunter Philips Executive Search; München; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Head of Project Development BESS & PV to lead a team in Germany, shaping strategy and driving the full lifecycle from site identification to financial close. You will accelerate portfolio growth while navigating German regulations and permitting.

Fluent German and English, with strong leadership and stakeholder management, are essential to succeed in this role within the renewable energy sector.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in project development within the renewable energy sector.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of German energy regulations, permitting processes, and grid connection requirements.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• A strategic mindset with a passion for driving the energy transition.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a team of project developers.
• Oversee the entire project development lifecycle, from site identification and permitting to financial close.
• Develop and implement strategies to accelerate project development and maximize portfolio growth.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including grid operators, local authorities, and landowners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and optimize permitting processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, finance, and legal, to ensure project success.
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities for BESS & PV expansion in Germany.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Strategic mindset

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Head of Project Development BESS & PV

Join a rapidly growing, internationally backed renewable energy developer that has achieved a 1.5GW development pipeline in Germany over the past year. With the support of a global investor managing over $300 billion in assets, they are looking for a Head of Project Development to cover BESS and PV.

Role Overview:

As the Head of Project Development BESS & PV, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our renewable energy strategy in Germany. You will lead a team of experienced project developers, drive the expansion of our development pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of project developers.
• Oversee the entire project development lifecycle, from site identification and permitting to financial close.
• Develop and implement strategies to accelerate project development and maximize portfolio growth.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including grid operators, local authorities, and landowners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and optimize permitting processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, finance, and legal, to ensure project success.
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities for BESS & PV expansion in Germany.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in project development within the renewable energy sector.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of German energy regulations, permitting processes, and grid connection requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• A strategic mindset with a passion for driving the energy transition.

If you are a driven and experienced project development leader looking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy space, we want to hear from you!