Our client, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a Director of Development to join their Albany, NY office as they expand operations across the U.S. This role is pivotal to driving the companys growth, with a focus on community distributed generation (CDG) projects in the NYISO and PJM regions, while exploring opportunities in states like Minnesota, Maryland, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
The Director will lead a dedicated team overseeing the development of photovoltaic (PV) projects, starting at 7.5MWdc, with potential for larger-scale developments. Working closely with the Chief Development Officer and CEO, the successful candidate will devise and implement strategies to identify and pursue new development opportunities, ensuring seamless coordination between project origination, planning, permitting, and grid connection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of project development managers, project managers and coordinators across multiple U.S. regions.
- Manage the origination, evaluation, and development of CDG PV projects from start to completion.
- Oversee commercial, legal, and technical due diligence for projects, ensuring smooth collaboration with stakeholders such as legal advisors, development partners, utilities, and community groups.
- Support financial planning, project pipeline reporting, and forecasting for board presentations.
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, utilities, and other key stakeholders to secure planning permits, licenses, and grid connections.
- Conduct environmental assessments and coordinate interconnection studies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Identify new markets for growth, contributing to the companys overall strategic expansion in the U.S.
Candidate Requirements:
- High Energy: Demonstrates enthusiasm and strong work ethic.
- Proactive: Anticipates and addresses challenges proactively.
- Resilience & Determination: Overcomes setbacks and supports others in doing so.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Effectively analyzes and solves problems.
- Innovative: Finds creative solutions to challenges.
- Emotional Intelligence: Manages personal and others' emotions positively.
- Strong Ethics & Impact: Committed to making a positive, ethical impact.
- Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and guide teams to success.
- Willingness to Travel: Open to regular travel as needed.
- Technical Understanding: Solid knowledge of solar and renewable energy technology.
Leadership Development Areas:
- Strategic Vision: Ability to plan for long-term growth and innovation.
- Team Management: Experience leading teams across regions.
- Financial Acumen: Strong financial management and decision-making.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Skilled in building and maintaining key partnerships.
- Operational Excellence: Expertise in managing full project lifecycles.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of U.S. solar regulations and markets.
- Innovation: Focus on continuous improvement and new solutions.
- Cultural Leadership: Promotes ethics, sustainability, and integrity.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Masters Degree preferred but not essential in a relevant field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in utility scale or community distributed generation project development
- Proven track record in executing complex energy projects within PJM, NYISO, and/or ISO-NE markets
- Strong leadership abilities with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Market leading base salary, uncapped earning potential and annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, annual leave entitlement.
- Strong work life balance offered with a hybrid working policy for office based 2/3 days per week.
To apply for this position you can do so by sending a copy of your resume and short cover note against the job advertisement here . Looked at the position and unsure if you meet all requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless, as we are a group of realists who want to explore the details of candidates who wish to be considered.