Head of Development Poland - Onshore, PV & BESS

RWE AG; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Employee stock programme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

RWE Renewables Poland Sp. z o.o is seeking a Head of Development to lead Onshore Wind, PV and BESS development, shaping a robust pipeline and delivering value through FID or divestment.

You will manage ~60 personnel across origination and development and partner with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Investments & Transactions, and corporate functions. You will drive strategic priorities into measurable outcomes, lead cross-functional teams, ensure governance, and strengthen stakeholder

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or related discipline.
• Extensive renewable energy experience with Onshore Wind, PV and ideally BESS.
• Proven track record leading large pipelines from origination through to FID and/or divestment.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset with experience in portfolio management, investment decision-making and value optimisation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams within complex matrix organisations.
• Experience working across cross-functional stakeholder groups including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Transactions.
• Fluent in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, economically competitive Onshore, PV and BESS pipeline through disciplined portfolio management and LCOE optimisation.
• Drive pipeline growth through greenfield development, acquisitions, partnerships and divestment opportunities.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear business outcomes with a strong commercial mindset.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable organisation across Poland with leadership development.
• Build a scalable organisation through leadership and empowerment of teams and managers.
• Represent the Project Development function within the Polish Board and ensure governance and HSE standards.
• Build strong external relationships across the Polish renewables market with key stakeholders and industry forums.

Skills

People leadership

Portfolio management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Polish

English

Renewables experience

Change management

Education

University degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or Finance

Job description

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Head of Development Poland - Onshore, PV & BESS

RWE Renewables Poland Sp. z o.o
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The role is responsible for leading and strategically shaping RWE’s Onshore Wind, PV and BESS Development activities in Poland, ensuring the delivery of a robust, competitive and value-driven pipeline from origination through to Financial Investment Decision (FID) or successful value-accretive divestment.
The position holds full accountability for the performance, quality and strategic direction of the Polish pipeline, balancing long-term growth ambitions with disciplined portfolio management, risk mitigation and continuous Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) optimisation.
As a senior regional leadership role within OPEA Development Europe, the position requires strong leadership in an organisation of approximately 60 employees across origination and development, fostering a high-performance culture, strengthening organisational capability and leading through leaders to ensure sustainable business success. You will act as a key representative of Development within the Polish organisation and externally across the market, driving alignment across cross‑functional stakeholders including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Investments & Transactions and wider corporate functions to support strategic portfolio delivery and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of a high-quality and economically competitive Onshore, PV and BESS pipeline through disciplined portfolio management and continuous LCOE optimisation.
• Drive disciplined pipeline growth and prioritisation through greenfield development, acquisitions, partnerships and divestment opportunities, maximising value creation and delivery certainty.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear business outcomes with a strong commercial and value-driven mindset.
• Foster a high-performance and accountable organisation across Poland, focused on collaboration, leadership development and delivery excellence.
• Build a strong and scalable organisation through effective leadership, talent development and empowerment of teams and managers.
• Represent the Project Development function within the Polish Board structure and ensure effective governance and HSE standards.
• Build and maintain strong external relationships across the Polish renewables market, representing RWE with key stakeholders, partners and industry forums while monitoring market, regulatory and competitive

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience within the renewable energy sector, with strong exposure to Onshore Wind, PV and ideally BESS.
• Proven track record leading large-scale pipelines from origination through to FID and/or successful divestment.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset with experience in portfolio management, investment decision‑making and value optimisation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams within complex matrix organisations.
• Experience working across cross‑functional stakeholder groups including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Transactions.
• Strong understanding of the Polish renewables market, regulatory environment and stakeholder landscape.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in dynamic business environments with strong decision-making and prioritisation capabilities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Fluent in Polish and English.

The role requires strong, visible leadership aligned with RWE leadership principles and behaviours.

• Lead and empower multidisciplinary teams with a strong focus on accountability, collaboration and delivery excellence.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, development and succession planning.
• Drive accountability, high performance and execution excellence with a strong value and results focus.
• Provide clear strategic direction and drive sustainable business outcomes.
• Promote innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Lead effectively through complexity, change and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Build strong partnerships across functions, regions and external stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and credibly across all organisational levels.
• Demonstrate adaptability, openness to feedback and continuous learning.
• Combine strategic leadership with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.

We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well‑being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in‑office collaboration
• Company pension scheme to help secure your future
• Employee stock programme giving you a stake in our success
• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth

Any questions? Contact HR: Ivan Malcolm D'Silva, [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.

Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long-term value for everyone, today and for the future.