Project Manager PV & BESS (f/m/x) - Focus Project Development

Location

Germany remote or hybrid, Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne

Mission

The earth needs to get back to zero. At Zelestra, we make your decarbonization a reality! By working hard and working smart. We do all we can to meet our clients’ goals and get results that matter. 
 
Zelestra is a purpose driven global multi-technology company, we provide value across the entire chain to enhance competitiveness and mitigate execution risk in large-scale renewable energy projects with a robust project portfolio and vertical integration to deliver renewable solutions efficiently. 
 
Our beliefs are the cornerstone of our culture and guide our actions every day: We work tirelessly to do things right, we take ownership of everything we do, we push ourselves and our clients further, we get results that matter, we work together to achieve great things. 
 
 
As Project Manager PV & BESS (f/m/x) you take ownership of the comprehensive management and development of our PV and BESS projects with the aim to deliver high-quality projects that make a positive contribution to the energy transition whilst meeting Zelestra’s return targets. As part of this, you maintain an entrepreneurial view on the overall business case and budgets and are the pivotal point for external and internal stakeholders such as Commercial, EPC, and M&A/Investments. As part of a close-knit team that supports each other and collaborates to achieve their goals, you will support the generation of business in Germany and will be responsible for evaluating new business and project opportunities and building and managing strategic partnerships, and driving growth in our renewable energy projects. As an Expert in Project Development (f/m/x) with a deep understanding of the renewable energy market and related regulation and permitting procedures, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

Responsibilities

• Evaluating new business and project opportunities through co-development partnerships or M&A opportunities in Germany focused on large scale PV, BESS and hybrid projects.
• Support the Business Development team in identifying attractive market segments and geographies for PV and BESS development opportunities.
• Performing due diligence processes of development projects alongside internal teams and external advisors.
• Being the Project Manager for onboarded projects, managing and steering the co-development projects and the relationship with the development partner.
• Collaborating with internal Commercial, EPC, M&A/Investment, and Finance teams to develop proposals, presentations, and marketing materials to support the comprehensive structuring of project during the development phase.
• Monitoring and reporting on development activities, including project and pipeline status, budget, risks and opportunities as well as recommend actions to mitigate project and financial risks.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and trade shows.

Job Requirements

• Relevant and several years of experience and methodological competence in project management and in project development in the renewable energy sector, ideally with a focus on PV & BESS
• Ideally deep experience with grid operators and grid connection processes.
• Strong understanding of the renewable energy market in Germany, including PV, BESS and other sustainable energy technologies.
• Extremely high proactivity, open personality and passion for the development of renewable energies.
• Entrepreneurial spirit paired with analytical skills
• Professional communication at all levels combined with strong stakeholder management and ability to build strong relationships
• Native-level German (C1) and a high level of English are required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.

What we offer

• Permanent contract.
• Attractive remuneration with a performance-based bonus.
• Training, team events and 30 days holidays. 
• Possibility to work remotely and still have the opportunity to meet frequently with all your colleagues from different departments. 
• Opportunity to take on responsibilities that have a direct impact on the business and the possibility to gain practical experience in diverse aspects of the company. 
• A sense of fulfilment as you embrace new challenges, grow, learn, and evolve. 
• Enjoying the best of both worlds: the resources and experience of an international company with 20 years of history and the opportunities of a small but fast-growing team in our German business unit. 
• Working towards a common goal with passionate colleagues.
• We are not just a workplace; we are a hub of innovation, where great minds come together to reshape the energy landscape! 
   

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity. Our mission is to contribute to a more just and equitable society. 

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