Director of Project Development

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Job details

Company overview

a global renewable energy and energy storage developer & independent power producer

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project development from conception until construction, including but not limited to the following:
• Collaborate with METI, prefectural & local governments, utilities, OCTTO, and other government and industry units to gather and analyze market information.
• Develop and execute a strategy to originate and successfully develop projects that meet the company’s profitability targets.
• Source, evaluate, analyze, and secure land for renewable energy and energy storage projects in collaboration with management, internal staff, and external consultants.
• Collaborate with transmission grid operators to determine suitable grid connection areas, and manage all related documentation and correspondence.
• Manage all aspects of project permitting including relationships with national, prefectural, and local government entities; industry groups; and local stakeholders.
• Collaborate with permitting, technical, legal, and financial resources that support the project development process, and transfer knowledge where applicable.
• Manage lean team of land sourcing and project development professionals.
• Originate, negotiate, and execute off-take agreements with large purchasers of electricity.

-Compile, maintain, and update reports as required by management.-Other development and organizational activities as may be required by the Company.

Requirements

Experience:

• 8+ years experience in renewable energy, energy storage, electric power, and/or real estate industries, with 2+ years working in rural areas
• Strong track record of working cooperatively with prefectural and local governments
• Strong background working with internal and external stakeholders
• Multinational company experience a plus

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of provincial and local permitting regulations and requirements
• Deep knowledge of the Japan renewable energy market
• Ability to work independently and creatively solve problems
• High level of professionalism with attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Superior time management and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese required.
• Professional working proficiency in English required.

Salary

13 - 15 million yen

Location

Tokyo