Project Development Manager - Wind & Solar

Job ID

2024-1770

Category

Business Development

Location : City

Cairo

Location : Country (Full Name)

Egypt

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Project Development Manager - Wind and Solar in Cairo, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Project Development Manager you will take the lead on the local development activities of wind and solar projects in Egypt. This includes maintaining key relationships with local stakeholders, supporting design activities, driving due diligence process with lenders and equity investors, and maintaining project timeline and budget. Ability to structure and negotiate complex transactions, to lead external and internal development processes, and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams is key to successfully lead the project to construction start.

Main responsibilities

• Lead & Support project development and structuring of secured projects under development, including coordination of:
  1. Land acquisition and land assessment
  2. Interconnection
  3. Permits, licenses and authorizations
  4. Power purchase agreements or other offtake arrangements
  5. Yield, capex, opex and other relevant input parameters
  6. Business case
• Support the processes of project finance and execution preparations for the projects
• Support process of local country set-up, where required
• Lead and coordinate internal and external project development efforts including securing land, obtaining required local permits and approvals, securing interconnection rights from utilities, negotiating PPAs with utilities, establishing EPC and O&M agreements, as well as securing project equity and debt financing.
• Lead market reviews, analysing regulatory issues and policy supports for utility-scale renewable energy projects and develop development strategies for countries or regions

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, law or other relevant fields. MBA or Master’s degree in finance/law/policy an advantage but not required
• 7 - 10 years of relevant professional experience, which could include experience within renewable energy project development and/or investment, management consulting or investment banking, among other professional backgrounds
• Strong project management and negotiation skills
• Experience with originating, managing, and closing complex transactions, including deal structuring and project finance
• Strong understanding of relevant power markets, network within renewable energy space in region, and exposure to regulatory and environmental credit schemes relevant to renewable energy a plus
• Working knowledge and understanding of power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, permitting requirements, bidding processes, EPC contract terms and conditions is preferable, but not strictly required
• Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial analysis
• Fluent both written and spoken in English

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect the candidate to be

• Self-motivated and perform job tasks independently with proven process management skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Dedicated, flexible and adaptable with a “can-do” attitude.
• High social and intercultural competence, able to coordinate and communicate with external parties.
• Team player and able to work under pressure.

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.