Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Overview
Vestas' renewable energy development arm in North America, Steelhead Americas ("Steelhead"), is actively seeking a Business Development Manager to join the team reporting to the Vice President of Business Development. Steelhead is a full-suite developer with a model that prospecting wind energy assets from scratch and developing them to a construction-ready stage at which point they are sold to a long-term owner. Steelhead was founded in 2016 and has developed and sold over 3GW of wind assets to utilities and IPPs and currently has a 5GW pipeline in five ISOs across the US with a team of 50 full-time professionals and growing. Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager shall primarily be responsible and accountable for renewable asset growth initiatives in the North American market. This includes sourcing early and mid-stage project acquisitions, financial investment opportunities, providing guidance on greenfield prospecting activities, originating joint ventures with strategic partners, supporting asset divestments, creating business cases for non-core ventures including BESS, solar, data centers, and may include corporate-level renewable platform acquisitions. Investigate, analyze and execute on growth opportunities for the business, including renewable project acquisitions (e.g., wind, solar, BESS, others), joint ventures, and strategic relationships with other developers, IPPs, utilities, energy off-takers and load asset owners such as data centers, manufacturers and service providers. Create and maintain relationships with utility energy offtakers and/or buyers in regulated markets (WECC, SERC, etc.). Assess new opportunities based on a thorough understanding of the North American renewable energy business, including markets, technology and competitors; quickly identify attractive opportunities and decline unattractive ones. Work closely and negotiate with commercial counterparties, utilities, IPPs, government entities, and other stakeholders on projects/transactions. Advocate internally for growth opportunities, including completion of internal investment approval memos and presentations to the Steelhead investment committee which includes executive management. Complete internal corporate requirements for reporting on the development of growth opportunities. Report on project development status to management via written reports and participation in management meetings and calls. Support the finance and legal departments during interactions with third parties (tax equity partners, construction financing, etc.) to ensure transaction terms are favorable. Coordinate with the executive team to devise a strategy focused on identifying favorable markets and commercial strategies. Develop business plans and case studies for new growth opportunities. Support or manage the asset sales process including creation of sales process letters, teasers, CIMs, data room build-out, bid analysis and commercial MIPA negotiation. Qualifications
Bachelor's and/or master's degree in engineering, finance, business administration, or equivalent relevant discipline. 7+ years of experience in business development, M&A transactions, project development and/or project finance in the renewable energy development industry (data center development industry or management consulting would be beneficial). Experience in and understanding of the North American power sector, including legal/regulatory aspects, market environment, competition, stakeholders, counterparties, and other areas that impact growth initiatives. Network of commercial relationships among key stakeholders in the industry. Knowledge and capabilities in all aspects of project development, including power sales, commercial markets, construction, permitting, interconnection, transmission, fuel supply, project financing, contracts, land acquisition, and financial analysis. Knowledge and experience with key project contracts: Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Turbine and Equipment Supply Agreements, Partnership and Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Operations & Maintenance Agreements would be of value. In-depth know-how in developing, negotiating, and executing complex project agreements. Experience of project structuring including tax and accounting requirements would be a benefit. Financial, commercial and game theory understanding and practice. Competencies
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously with self-direction. Comfortable making fast decisions in a highly demanding and evolving environment. Provides commercial guidance and knowledge. Understands financial models, risks/reward balance, and what drives value in greenfield projects/M&A opportunities. Aligns well with the expectations of the role. Desired characteristics include being results driven, teamwork oriented, methodical, creative, and flexible. Dedicated collaborative partner with a solutions-oriented perspective. Effective spokesperson and public representative for Steelhead and Vestas. Skilled negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail. Highly numerate and computer literate, skilled in the use of MS Office packages particularly Excel. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of making sound strategic and operational decisions through analyzing data, focusing on customers and commercial awareness. What We Offer
As a member of the larger Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; paid time off (PTO); generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more. It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department. EEO/DEI and About Vestas
CCPA Notice for California Applicants. BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD: It has come to our attention that there are fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link: https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. We have installed more wind power than our competitors and support more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Learn more at www.vestas.com.
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Vestas' renewable energy development arm in North America, Steelhead Americas ("Steelhead"), is actively seeking a Business Development Manager to join the team reporting to the Vice President of Business Development. Steelhead is a full-suite developer with a model that prospecting wind energy assets from scratch and developing them to a construction-ready stage at which point they are sold to a long-term owner. Steelhead was founded in 2016 and has developed and sold over 3GW of wind assets to utilities and IPPs and currently has a 5GW pipeline in five ISOs across the US with a team of 50 full-time professionals and growing. Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager shall primarily be responsible and accountable for renewable asset growth initiatives in the North American market. This includes sourcing early and mid-stage project acquisitions, financial investment opportunities, providing guidance on greenfield prospecting activities, originating joint ventures with strategic partners, supporting asset divestments, creating business cases for non-core ventures including BESS, solar, data centers, and may include corporate-level renewable platform acquisitions. Investigate, analyze and execute on growth opportunities for the business, including renewable project acquisitions (e.g., wind, solar, BESS, others), joint ventures, and strategic relationships with other developers, IPPs, utilities, energy off-takers and load asset owners such as data centers, manufacturers and service providers. Create and maintain relationships with utility energy offtakers and/or buyers in regulated markets (WECC, SERC, etc.). Assess new opportunities based on a thorough understanding of the North American renewable energy business, including markets, technology and competitors; quickly identify attractive opportunities and decline unattractive ones. Work closely and negotiate with commercial counterparties, utilities, IPPs, government entities, and other stakeholders on projects/transactions. Advocate internally for growth opportunities, including completion of internal investment approval memos and presentations to the Steelhead investment committee which includes executive management. Complete internal corporate requirements for reporting on the development of growth opportunities. Report on project development status to management via written reports and participation in management meetings and calls. Support the finance and legal departments during interactions with third parties (tax equity partners, construction financing, etc.) to ensure transaction terms are favorable. Coordinate with the executive team to devise a strategy focused on identifying favorable markets and commercial strategies. Develop business plans and case studies for new growth opportunities. Support or manage the asset sales process including creation of sales process letters, teasers, CIMs, data room build-out, bid analysis and commercial MIPA negotiation. Qualifications
Bachelor's and/or master's degree in engineering, finance, business administration, or equivalent relevant discipline. 7+ years of experience in business development, M&A transactions, project development and/or project finance in the renewable energy development industry (data center development industry or management consulting would be beneficial). Experience in and understanding of the North American power sector, including legal/regulatory aspects, market environment, competition, stakeholders, counterparties, and other areas that impact growth initiatives. Network of commercial relationships among key stakeholders in the industry. Knowledge and capabilities in all aspects of project development, including power sales, commercial markets, construction, permitting, interconnection, transmission, fuel supply, project financing, contracts, land acquisition, and financial analysis. Knowledge and experience with key project contracts: Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Turbine and Equipment Supply Agreements, Partnership and Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Operations & Maintenance Agreements would be of value. In-depth know-how in developing, negotiating, and executing complex project agreements. Experience of project structuring including tax and accounting requirements would be a benefit. Financial, commercial and game theory understanding and practice. Competencies
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously with self-direction. Comfortable making fast decisions in a highly demanding and evolving environment. Provides commercial guidance and knowledge. Understands financial models, risks/reward balance, and what drives value in greenfield projects/M&A opportunities. Aligns well with the expectations of the role. Desired characteristics include being results driven, teamwork oriented, methodical, creative, and flexible. Dedicated collaborative partner with a solutions-oriented perspective. Effective spokesperson and public representative for Steelhead and Vestas. Skilled negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail. Highly numerate and computer literate, skilled in the use of MS Office packages particularly Excel. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of making sound strategic and operational decisions through analyzing data, focusing on customers and commercial awareness. What We Offer
As a member of the larger Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; paid time off (PTO); generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more. It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department. EEO/DEI and About Vestas
CCPA Notice for California Applicants. BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD: It has come to our attention that there are fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link: https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. We have installed more wind power than our competitors and support more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Learn more at www.vestas.com.
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