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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