Head of Project Development

Vor 3 Tagen

Munich, Bayern, Deutschland Hydro Energy Group Vollzeit

Head of Project Development – Utility-Scale PV

Location:
Germany (initial focus) | International scope as pipeline grows

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced
Head of Project Development
to lead and scale our utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) project development activities. The role will initially focus on building and advancing a strong German pipeline, before expanding responsibility to international markets as the platform grows.

This is a senior, strategic position for a candidate who combines
hands-on PV project development expertise with a strong investment and financial background
, and who can bridge development, capital markets, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end development of utility-scale PV projects, from early-stage origination through to ready-to-build (RTB) and financial close
  • Build, manage, and prioritize the German development pipeline, ensuring projects meet technical, commercial, regulatory, and investment criteria
  • Define and execute the strategy for expanding the development pipeline into selected international markets
  • Oversee site acquisition, permitting, grid connection, environmental studies, and stakeholder management
  • Work closely with investment, finance, and M&A teams on project valuation, financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment decisions
  • Prepare projects for investment committee approval, financing, and potential divestment or joint venture structures
  • Manage and grow an internal development team and coordinate external advisors, developers, and partners
  • Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics across core and target markets

Your Profile:

  • Extensive experience in utility-scale PV project development, ideally with a strong track record in Germany
  • Solid
    investment background
    , such as experience in private equity, infrastructure funds, IPPs, project finance, or M&A
  • Strong understanding of project valuation, financial modeling, returns analysis, and investment risk
  • Proven ability to assess and structure projects to meet investor and lender requirements
  • Experience working across international markets or expanding development activities beyond a core geography
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage high-performing teams
  • Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach
  • Fluent in German and English (additional languages are a plus)

What We Offer:

  • A key leadership role with significant influence on strategy and investment decisions
  • The opportunity to build and scale an international renewable energy development platform
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders, investors, and decision-makers
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives

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