Development Director, EMEA

Job Description Summary

The Development Director will be responsible for managing the company's renewable energy development portfolio across Europe and Internationally. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating and supporting execution of new opportunities, building strategic relationships with development partners and driving projects through development milestones. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess deep market knowledge, and be highly motivated to deliver results. They will be a strategic thinker, with proven execution capabilities and a track record of success.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Pipeline Management: Oversee and advance the existing renewable energy pipeline (~2GW+), ensuring progress toward key milestones.
• Team Management: Hold the management team accountable to drive projects forward, evaluating the management team and viability of pipelines.
• Regulatory Navigation: Manage permitting and compliance processes across diverse European markets, ensuring projects align with local and regional regulations.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including co-developers, local authorities, utilities, and regulators.
• Market Expansion: Support identification of new markets for development, potential opportunities and support appropriate diligence and structuring of opportunities to meet long term goals.
• Commercial Strategy: Evaluate project economics and develop business cases to support investment decisions and ongoing development spend.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, finance, and operations, to align on project goals and execution plans.

• 10+ years in renewable energy development, with a strong focus on wind projects (experience in other technologies is advantageous).
• Demonstrated track record of delivering renewable energy projects in Europe, from early-stage development to Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Strong network within the energy sector, including developers, utilities, regulators, and investors.
• Expertise in managing co-development partnerships, M&A, and greenfield development.
• Deep understanding of European renewable energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and permitting processes.
• Familiarity with JV structuring, fund development, or private equity-backed platforms is a plus.

• Results-oriented "go-getter" who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in dynamic market conditions.
• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages (e.g., Italian, Spanish, French, or German) are an advantage.
• For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Sales & EFS Global Development. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
  
  Note:
  
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.