Project Development Director

United States of America Full Time Clean Energy Remote

Reference: JN -092026-87599_1790076743

Title: Project Development Director

Location: United States

Travel: As required

About the Company

A rapidly growing energy infrastructure company operating in the utility-scale energy storage sector is expanding its presence across the United States. The business develops and delivers large-scale energy infrastructure projects that support the transition toward a more flexible and resilient energy system.

As the company continues to build its US portfolio, it is strengthening its development platform and is seeking an experienced Project Development Director to lead the end-to-end development of front-of-the-meter projects across key US markets.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a high-growth organization, with significant responsibility for shaping the company's US development portfolio and long-term market expansion.

Role Overview

The Project Development Director will lead project development activities across the United States, with accountability for the origination, advancement and delivery of a utility-scale project pipeline.

The successful candidate will define and execute development strategy, lead internal development teams and external partners, and ensure projects progress effectively from early-stage origination through permitting, interconnection, commercial structuring and Financial Close / Ready-to-Build.

The Director will play a central role in the company's US growth strategy and will work closely with senior leadership on portfolio expansion and investment decisions.

The role is hybrid and can be based anywhere in the United States, with travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the US project development strategy.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of utility-scale energy projects across priority markets.
  • Evaluate and prioritize development opportunities based on strategic, commercial, regulatory and financial considerations.
  • Ensure development activities remain aligned with broader corporate growth objectives.
  • Lead projects from origination through Financial Close and Ready-to-Build.
  • Oversee permitting, interconnection, land control and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Manage development budgets, schedules, risks and resources.
  • Establish effective development processes, governance structures and reporting frameworks.
  • Support market-entry strategies and identify new development opportunities.
  • Lead negotiations relating to development agreements, partnerships and strategic relationships.
  • Support commercial discussions with utilities, developers, investors and other strategic counterparties.
  • Work with internal teams on project valuation, financial analysis and investment decisions.
  • Build, lead and mentor the US project development team.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities across Legal, Engineering, Grid, Finance, Commercial and External Affairs.
  • Manage external developers, consultants and specialist advisors.
  • Provide clear reporting to senior executives and board-level stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates on project pipeline progress, development risks and investment opportunities.
  • Present project recommendations and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.
  • Contribute to corporate planning, portfolio strategy and investment decisions.

Required Experience & Background

  • 10+ years of experience in utility-scale energy project development in the United States.
  • Demonstrated track record taking projects from early-stage development through permitting, interconnection and Financial Close or Ready-to-Build.
  • Experience leading development teams and managing external development partners.
  • Strong understanding of US ISO markets, interconnection processes and utility-scale energy infrastructure.
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial, development and partnership agreements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Business or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience developing projects in ERCOT, SPP and/or PJM.
  • Background in energy storage, renewable energy or hybrid energy projects.
  • Established relationships with utilities, developers, landowners and relevant regulatory stakeholders.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic leadership and commercial judgment.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen.
  • Executive presence and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to operate effectively within a rapidly scaling organization.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.
  • Entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented approach.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results.

Up to $180,000.00
Per annum
Negotiable

United States of America Full Time Clean Energy Remote

Added 22/09/2026
Reference: JN -092026-87599_1790076743

Project Development Director

United States of America Full Time Clean Energy Remote

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