Senior Associate, Project Development

Vena Energy Shared Services Pte. Ltd. ROHQ; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group in the Philippines seeks a seasoned professional to lead and support development activities for Renewable Energy projects, from inception to shovel-ready status. You will manage budgets, coordinate with partners and regulators, and ensure compliance with company standards while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across communities and authorities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, meticulous budgeting, and proactive regulatory management to deliver projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or any related course.
• At least 5 years in Project Development of Renewable Energy projects.
• Detail-oriented, 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 support in the execution of development activities for assigned project(s), from inception to shovel-ready status.
• Consolidate budget requests of workstream owners and prepare the annual project budget, and monitor spend-to-dates.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants for environmental, technical, financial studies and other required documents.
• Establish, manage, and maintain relations with project partners, host communities, local government, and stakeholders.
• Update project trackers and review board papers and directives from the Board.
• Lead or assist in regulatory activities: prepare and submit applications, track status, and maintain regulatory knowledge.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

A. Business/Project Development: Manage and support in the execution of development activities for assigned project(s), from inception to shovel-ready status: Consolidate budget requests of workstream owners and prepare the annual project budget, and monitor actual spend-to-dates. Manage or support the 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: Anaplan, presentations, feasibility studies, industry analyses, market reports, project/task implementation schedules, plans, and communications. 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, policies and procedures. 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)

Company Culture:

Are you ready to engineer a greener future? At Vena Group, we believe in a world with no compromises, where the strength of our business lies in the diversity of our people.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Vena Group is dedicated to our mission of accelerating the energy and digital infrastructure transition to sustainable and affordable development of green solutions that deliver lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits to our host communities and stakeholders.

Together, we are actively working to combat climate change, and we invite you to join us in engineering a greener and more sustainable future.