Director of Solar Development

The Director will lead the advancement of a massive existing pipeline, with a focus on successfully executing

mid-to-late-stage projects

through to construction handover. This position requires an experienced, entrepreneurial developer with a proven track record of managing a team and bringing complex, high-profile renewable energy projects to Notice to Proceed (NTP). Responsibilities I. Strategic Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor

the regional development team, fostering cross-functional collaboration with engineering, environmental, finance, and construction teams to achieve shared project goals. Manage the regional development budget, ensuring the prudent use of company resources to maximize investment opportunities. Interact frequently with

senior management

for reporting, strategy development, and execution planning across the development portfolio. Provide clear direction and alignment to various internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, underwriting, operations, treasury, risk, tax, finance) to drive project success. II. Project Execution & Risk Mitigatio Manage the entire development process for

solar and hybrid solar+storage

projects, successfully structuring projects through final investment decisions (FID) and construction handover. Oversee critical project decision points, including obtaining land use permits and securing high-profile interconnection agreements ( GIAs ). Perform comprehensive

risk assessments , business impact analyses, and strategic selection of mitigation measures to advance projects while minimizing risk. Ensure strong

commercial understanding

of value and risk drivers related to project technical aspects (interconnection, resource assessment, constructability, design). Spearhead all project approvals and prepare transaction approval documentation and presentations required for deal closure. III. Commercial Negotiation & Stakeholder Relations Identify strategic business opportunities and evaluate competitive dynamics to ensure the pipeline is positioned for maximum value. Develop and finalize

offtake contracts

(PPAs),

GIAs, and EPC agreements , effectively negotiating commercial terms with counterparties in a professional and ethical manner. Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with all external stakeholders, including

customers

(from C-Level to procurement),

landowners , community members, local officials, and transmission owners. Champion a strong

customer focus , understanding specific customer needs to structure and deliver tailored business solutions. Qualifications The ideal candidate is an

experienced, entrepreneurial leader

with

5+ years

in

utility-scale renewable energy development . Experience & Education:

Master's degree (Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering) required, coupled with

5+ years

of development experience and

1+ year of managing direct reports . Market Expertise:

Must possess

extensive knowledge

of wholesale electricity markets (PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC), the interconnection process, real estate contracts, and renewable energy policy/incentives. Project Success:

Proven track record of

successfully developing and building

renewable energy projects through to completion. Leadership & Acumen:

Demonstrated strong

financial and business acumen , excellent

executive-level presentation

skills, and the ability to

lead and collaborate

effectively in a fast-paced, "flat" organizational structure. Key Skills:

Strong self-starter with excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional team-building skills. Additional Information Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. and not require Sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation assistance is available