Manager, Project Development

Vena Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group in the Philippines seeks a Business/Project Development and Regulatory Affairs professional to oversee development activities for renewable energy projects from inception to shovel-ready status.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and strong stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or any related course.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute development activities for assigned project(s) from inception to shovel-ready status.
• Consolidate budget requests of workstreams and prepare the annual project plan.
• Coordinate with internal project development team to align with schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants for environmental, technical, and financial studies.
• Establish and maintain relations with project partners, host communities, and local government.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with Vena Energy standards.
• Update project trackers and prepare Board Papers, following up on directives.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

A. Business/Project Development:

Manage and execute development activities for assigned project(s), from inception to shovel-ready status:

• 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.

B. 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?