Development Manager

🕒 August 21

🇩🇪 Germany – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Lightsource bp

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2010

⚡ Energy

Energy • Sustainability • Renewable Energy

Lightsource bp is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on the development, financing, building, and operation of utility-scale solar projects. With a proven track record in solar development, the company partners with utilities, businesses, communities, and governments to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Lightsource bp integrates ethical practices and continuous improvement into its operations, making a significant impact on the energy transition worldwide.

📋 Description

• Lead ground-mounted solar and large-scale battery storage projects in North-East Germany through successful completion • Establish close, long-term relationships with key regional stakeholders • Initiate development planning procedures with local authorities • Bring projects to ready-to-build (RTB) stage • Identify and acquire project sites • Manage stakeholders, including municipalities, authorities, agricultural cooperatives, and landowners • Lead development planning and building permit procedures • Manage external consultants and third-party service providers • Identify M&A opportunities for solar and battery storage projects • Collaborate with regional management and technical experts • Work with project development, grid, planning, legal, GIS, and other specialist departments

🎯 Requirements

• Several years of experience in project development for ground-mounted solar, large-scale battery storage, or wind projects in Germany • Experience using project management tools and financial models • Extensive knowledge of the German renewable energy market and a strong network • Determination and drive • Persistence in achieving goals • Highly organized with a strong drive to succeed • Ability to establish and maintain strong networks within and outside the company • Ability to handle challenging situations during high-pressure project phases • Excellent negotiation skills • Solution-oriented approach with analytical skills • Fluent communication in German • Ideally, communication in English • Diploma, bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Annual bonus • Retention bank • Health insurance • Pension • Other local benefits • Personal development initiatives • Charitable causes • Solar honey project • Volunteering on the VIBES committee • Agile, cross-functional teams • Open knowledge sharing and collaboration • Career growth and advancement opportunities • Upskilling support