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 Originally posted on Himalayas