Chief Growth & Development Officer (Solar DG)

Talisman; Fairmont (OK); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, Distributed Generation Platform is seeking a Chief Development Officer in the United States, with flexible location. The role leads national project development for a high-growth distributed generation platform focused on commercial/industrial solar, community solar, and related energy solutions.

The executive will drive origination, development execution, and pipeline strategy to support growth and capital deployment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of renewable energy development experience, with a focus on distributed generation or C&I solar.
• Track record of bringing projects from origination through NTP.
• Understanding of interconnection, permitting, and regulatory frameworks across multiple markets.
• Experience scaling development teams in high-growth settings.
• Strong commercial acumen in land agreements, offtake structures, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project development activities from origination through NTP across a multi-state portfolio.
• Define and execute development strategy including market selection, product mix, and pipeline prioritization.
• Build and manage a high-performing development team across origination, interconnection, permitting, and project management.
• Oversee site acquisition, including land origination, lease negotiation, and partnerships.
• Drive utility and regulatory engagement, including interconnection strategy and policy positioning.
• Collaborate with capital markets, finance, and leadership to align development with funding timelines.
• Improve timelines, cost efficiency, and execution certainty through internal process improvements.
• Manage external stakeholders including landowners, utilities, municipalities, and partners.
• Support M&A and joint development opportunities; report pipeline status and risks.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory experience

Project development

Job description

Confidential, Distributed Generation Platform is seeking a Chief Development Officer in the United States, with flexible location. The role leads national project development for a high-growth distributed generation platform focused on commercial/industrial solar, community solar, and related energy solutions.

The executive will drive origination, development execution, and pipeline strategy to support growth and capital deployment.