Senior BESS Development Manager — Renewable Energy

Pattern Energy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Manager, Business Development to lead development activities for battery energy storage system projects in North America. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage budgets, and identify risks to drive successful project development and execution.

The role requires 3–5 years in renewables, strong project management and communication skills, and travel as needed. Base pay ranges with bonus and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, engineering, environmental studies, energy, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in power industry with renewable energy project development, project finance, or asset management.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and databases; GIS and Enverus/Prism useful.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple development projects across stage gates, technologies, and geographies with schedules, cross-functional coordination, follow-ups, bidding, and deliverables.
• Execute and optimize development projects with disciplined tracking of risks, schedules, budgets, and progress.
• Coordinate with permitting, land, origination, meteorology, engineering, construction, transmission, legal, finance, accounting, operations, asset management, and other teams to maximize project opportunities.
• Support processes including budget tracking, authorizations, financial modeling, reporting, Salesforce inputs, Board deliverables, RELAY activities, and other project tracking.
• Support community outreach and permitting activities with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage work plans and recommend changes affecting timing, budget, or scope; escalate material issues to management.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to promote accountability and informed decisions.
• May manage an intern or junior team member with direction and coaching.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Spreadsheets

Databases

GIS

Enverus/Prism

Job description

Pattern Energy is seeking a Manager, Business Development to lead development activities for battery energy storage system projects in North America. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage budgets, and identify risks to drive successful project development and execution.

The role requires 3–5 years in renewables, strong project management and communication skills, and travel as needed. Base pay ranges with bonus and comprehensive benefits are provided.