As a Head- Project Development, you would be reporting to the Director - Business and Project Development. This a senior role responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end development of wind, solar and hybrid projects. This position shall play a crucial role in driving the growth of the company’s renewable portfolio, identifying project opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, securing land & permits and ensuring smooth execution by the project team.
Your Role
1. Project identification and opportunity assessment:
- Contribute to strategy development, business plan and annual plan based on market trends, government policies, land acquisition & permitting processes.
- In line with agreed strategy, identify potential wind/solar/hybrid project opportunities in identified states.
- Conduct initial assessments to evaluate the feasibility of grid connection and land acquisition/leasing in collaboration with business, technical, sustainability, legal and governance teams.
2. Partner selection and project development:
- Lead the process selection and on-boarding of development partners (land aggregator, developer etc.) in line with company policies.
- Oversee land acquisition across all wind/solar/hybrid projects starting from due diligence to negotiations and agreements with landowners or relevant authorities.
- Ensure regular stakeholder engagement at local, state and central level.
- Facilitate technical studies, site clearance and community engagement.
- Oversee approval/permitting processes across all wind/solar/hybrid projects throughout project lifecycle ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
3. Planning and risk mitigation:
- Ensure regular reporting of progress, updating of risk register and internal communication of risks and mitigation plans.
- Across the portfolio of projects, contribute to project planning and internal decision processes to facilitate timely development.
4. Team management and development:
- Actively seek and provide feedback to team members, peers, managers.
- Prepare, implement and keep track of development plans for team members in collaboration with HR.
- Identify, define and secure human resource needs for specific projects and for execution of overall business/annual plan.
We look for experienced personnel with the essential skills to future-proof our business and renewable energy solutions, with the following:
Background and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, renewable energy, business administration, or a related field.
- 15+ years experience in renewable project development, a large part of which should be with a renewable asset owner company.
- 5+ years of experience in team management.
- Proven expertise in land acquisition & renewable project development in India.
- In-depth knowledge of wind/solar/hybrid project development processes, including site selection and permitting.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and policies in India.
Personal attributes:
- Results-driven and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent leadership, collaboration, and project management skills.
- Effective communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with wind/solar technologies, equipment, and industry trends.
- Strong integrity, governance and ethical compass
Statkraft offers:
A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future.
This includes:
- Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships program.
- The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
- The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet.
- A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working.
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Location: New Delhi
Last date to submit applications: 31st March 2024
