Manager, Project Development

Vena Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group in the Philippines is seeking a Business/Project Development professional to help consolidate budget requests, manage the internal development team, and ensure alignment with schedules and budgets for renewable energy projects. The role also covers regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, and documentation duties.

The ideal candidate has a degree in business or engineering, 5+ years in renewable energy project development, and strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years in renewable energy project development.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate budget requests of workstream owners and prepare the annual project plan.
• Manage internal project development team, ensuring workstreams align with project schedule and budget, while keeping the team motivated.
• Prepare and review project-related documents.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants for various studies (environmental, technical, financial, etc.).
• Establish, manage, and maintain relations with project partners, host communities, local government, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and compliance with Vena Energy standards.
• Update the Anaplan Project Tracker and Devex Tracker.
• Prepare and review Board Papers and follow up on directives issued by the Board of Directors.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organization skills

Multi-project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Business/Project Development:

• Consolidate budget requests of workstream owners and prepare the annual project
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• Manage internal project development team, making sure that workstreams are aligned with project schedule and budget, all the while ensuring that the team is motivated, effectively and efficiently pursuing project goals.
• Prepare and review various project-related documents, such as, but not limited to:
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• Manage and coordinate with contractors and consultants in the preparation of various studies (environmental, technical, financial, etc) needed for the project.
• Establish, manage, and maintain good relations with project partners/proponents, host communities, local government, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project development progress and compliance with Vena Energy standards,
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• Update the Anaplan Project Tracker and Devex Tracker.
• Prepare and review Board Papers presented during the meetings of the Board of Directors, as well as accomplish and follow up on tasks and directives they issue.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

For Regulatory Affairs:

• Lead or assist in managing and executing regulatory activities for assigned project(s):
• Prepare and submit required applications and reports to regulatory agencies making sure that these comply with company policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Track and monitor the status of submissions and applications to ensure timely approval.
• Serve as primary regulatory authority contact for assigned project(s), attending meetings, making presentations and communicating regularly with authorities to maintain good relations.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies and standards pertinent to business interests in the Philippines.
• Keeps track of proposed industry rules, laws, standards and other regulations that impact the operations of the company and its allied business units in the Philippines.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or any related course
• At least 5 years in Project Development of Renewable Energy projects
• Detail-orientated, organized, and effective in managing multiple projects
• Able to foster relationships across diverse backgrounds and positions
• Experienced in stakeholder management
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?