Project Development Manager

Energy Vault; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Project Development Lead to oversee the development of solar projects. This role involves securing key project approvals, managing timelines, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project development, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project development, preferably in renewable energy.
• Proactive and results-driven with a passion for renewable energy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of solar projects including obtaining necessary approvals.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables with independence.
• Drive negotiation and closing of project agreements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Leadership

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management

Job description

Description

Primary Objective:

To lead the end‐to‐end development of solar projects with the key deliverables of obtaining the Development Order (DO), Right of Way (ROW), Financial Close (FC), and securing the Letter of Award (LOA) or EPCC Contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary focal point for internal management, clients, government agencies, and all relevant external stakeholders throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate all activities required to secure DO, ROW, and FC approvals in a timely and cost‐effective manner.
• Drive the commercial structuring, negotiation, and closing of project agreements.
• Own and manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables with a high level of accountability and independence.
• Leverage strong networking and interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence outcomes across industry, government, and local communities.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, BD) to ensure alignment and execution readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project development, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Strong sense of ownership and reliability – able to work with minimal supervision while ensuring consistent delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‐solving skills.
• Proactive, commercially savvy, and results‐driven with a passion for renewable energy development.