Project Development Manager (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• ▹Managing the development of solar PV and battery storage projects in Germany
• ▹Taking overall responsibility for the development of German projects through to ready-to-build (RTB)
• ▹Managing permitting activities (solar, BESS, and grid connection) and securing grid capacity, including coordinating grid connection solutions
• ▹Taking overall responsibility for development budgets, schedules, and project deliverables
• ▹Coordinating collaboration between the local development team, German regional management, and other internal stakeholders
• ▹Developing and maintaining relationships with landowners, permitting authorities, grid operators, advisors, and other relevant stakeholders
• ▹Identifying relevant stakeholders and involving them in process creation and adaptation activities
• ▹Communicating and coordinating planned process improvements and adjustments with the Team Lead
• ▹Managing relationships with landowners, municipalities, permitting authorities, internal teams, external partners, and grid operators

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in urban planning, business administration, geography, management, project management, renewable energy, etc.
• ▹At least 2 years of experience in the development of renewable energy projects in Germany, with a track record in large-scale renewable energy projects
• ▹Expertise in securing land and grid capacity, as well as land use planning and permitting
• ▹MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• ▹Excellent communication, negotiation and teamwork skills
• ▹Willingness to travel
• ▹German: fluent (spoken and written) – required

Nice to have

• ▹English: proficient – preferred

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• ▹An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• ▹Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope for professional growth and development
• ▹Both teamwork and personal responsibility are encouraged
• ▹Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• ▹Competitive remuneration, and other exciting benefits

About the company

ib vogt is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, it provides employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status. As a global company, it strives to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates.