Solar Development Manager

JOB TITLE

Solar Origination Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

Our client is a leading European Solar Developer with offices across Europe, APAC and Americas with presence in over 40 Countries with over 3GW in construction of solar plants globally. They are looking for a Development Manager in Japan who will be responsible to bring Projects from site purchase to NTP. Deal with all matters concerning permitting, as well as land- and grid-related actions in order to get the project to construction.

REPORTS TO

Country Director

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support project development in Japan from early stage through to handover to the construction &operations team; lead all permitting efforts for one or multiple projects;
• Help coordinate interdisciplinary project teams and external service providers;
• Help manage and optimize project budgets, schedules and deliverables;
• Work closely with the local in-house development team, engineering, project optimization and finance teams to ensure smooth and efficient project execution/realization;
• Support market development, shaping and securing new project development opportunities;
• Interact with METI, OCCTO and the utility companies on behalf.
• Making sure all necessary documentation for the successful development of PV power plants are created in the required time frame.
• Managing projects in the early phase right up to (but not including) the construction phase.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree relevant to the job.
• More than 5 years experience in Solar energy.
• English proficiency (basic level) and Japanese are native speakers.
• Has similar job and project development experience in the energy sector, preferably in the renewable energy market.
• Has experience in project development, such as handing over to the construction team from the stage nearing the completion of project development.
• Experience as a project manager with a successful completion record and highly developed team work skills.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills who can build compelling relationships with colleagues from different cultures and disciplines. (Those who can actively build relationships)
• Can pay attention to details

Benefits

• A dynamic and diverse work environment with international colleagues
• An open-minded and highly motivated team
• A competitive and attractive remuneration
• Group Medical Insurance Coverage

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