Manager, Business & Project Development

Wasco Greenergy; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasco Greenergy in Malaysia seeks a seasoned leader to drive biomass and bioenergy BOOT project development, secure FIT quotas, and deliver strong investment returns through strategic initiatives including JVs and M&A.

You will originate projects, navigate regulatory frameworks for FIT and PPAs, conduct feasibility studies, negotiate EPC and fuel supply contracts, and lead deal structuring from due diligence to closure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, preferably biomass or bioenergy.
• Proven track record of signing BOOT contracts and securing FIT quotas.
• Strong commercial knowledge of biomass, bioenergy, or waste-to-energy markets.
• Solid background in financial feasibility, contract negotiation, and JV/M&A structuring.
• Candidates with proven success identifying, submitting, and securing similar quota opportunities (e.g., FIT quotas) will be highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop commercial biomass, bioenergy, and green energy projects under BOOT or similar models.
• Navigate regulatory frameworks to target and secure FIT quotas and PPAs.
• Conduct financial and techno-economic feasibility studies to ensure strong investment returns.
• Evaluate, structure, and execute joint ventures, partnerships, and M&A from due diligence to closure.
• Lead commercial negotiations for project agreements, fuel supply, and EPC contracts.

Skills

Renewable energy project development

Financial feasibility analysis

Contract negotiation

JV/M&A experience

Regulatory navigation

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Drive growth by identifying, developing, and securing Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) projects in the biomass and bioenergy sectors. This role includes a specific focus on winning Feed-in Tariff (FIT) quotas, delivering profitable investment returns, and evaluating and executing strategic initiatives like JVs and M&As.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Development: Originate and develop commercial biomass, bioenergy, and new green energy projects under the BOOT or appropriate model.
• FIT & PPA Procurement: Navigate regulatory frameworks to successfully target and secure FIT quotas and Power Purchase Agreements.
• Investment Valuation: Conduct financial and techno-economic feasibility studies for new investment projects to ensure strong returns.
• Special Projects (JV/M&A): Evaluate, structure, and execute joint ventures, partnerships, and M&A transactions from due diligence to closure.
• Deal Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations for project agreements, fuel supply, and EPC contracts.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, ideally biomass or bioenergy.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in signing BOOT contracts and securing FIT quotas.
• Industry Expertise: Strong commercial knowledge of biomass, bioenergy, or waste-to-energy markets.
• Deal-Making Skills: Solid background in financial feasibility, contract negotiation, and JV/M&A structuring.
• Candidates with a proven track record of successfully identifying, submitting, and securing similar quota opportunities will be highly preferred, such as FIT quotas.