Head of Commercialisation / PPA Origination

Leap29; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international renewable energy IPP in France is seeking a Head of PPA Origination to drive the commercialisation of its renewable energy portfolio. This strategic role involves collaborating with development teams, negotiating contracts, and building a team to manage PPA Origination as the company grows. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electricity markets and strong leadership skills, fluent in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in European energy markets.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with teams to determine electricity marketing strategy.
• Propose tailored PPA solutions for projects.
• Negotiate aggregation contracts with counterparties.
• Oversee drafting of contracts with legal.
• Monitor regulatory developments to inform strategies.
• Deepen market intelligence related to renewable production.
• Build and manage the PPA Origination team.

Connaissances

In-depth knowledge of electricity markets

Strong legal and technical understanding of energy contracts

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Proven leadership capability

Structured and analytical mindset

Formation

Degree from a top-tier engineering, business, or political science school

Description du poste

Overview

Head of PPA Origination – Renewable Energy | France

Location: France (Paris)

Contract Type: Permanent

Client: A leading international renewable energy IPP

Start Date: ASAP

My client is an independent French energy producer operating internationally across France, Europe, Latin America, the Indian Ocean, and Africa. With a team of 30 in France and around 120 employees worldwide, they develop, build, finance, and operate renewable energy projects across global markets.

The business is experiencing rapid international growth and is now looking to appoint a Head of PPA Origination / Commercialisation to support and lead the commercialisation of power from its expanding renewable energy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to determine the electricity marketing strategy for projects under development.
• Propose tailored PPA solutions for each project and context.
• Negotiate aggregation contracts (PPAs) or energy management service contracts with counterparties.
• Oversee the drafting of contracts in collaboration with the legal department.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments across key countries to inform commercial strategies.
• Contribute to deepening market intelligence related to renewable electricity production.
• Build and manage the PPA Origination team as the activity grows.

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of electricity markets, particularly in Europe.
• Strong legal and technical understanding of energy contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven leadership capability and a structured, analytical mindset.

Candidate Profile

• Degree from a top-tier engineering, business, or political science school.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in European energy markets.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a solid grasp of power markets and a passion for clean energy, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the commercial future of a growing global player in renewables.