Senior Manager, PPA Origination

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage. 

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create. 

EDP is recognized as the world's most sustainable electric utility company by ranking first in the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World. 

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now. 

This person will o​riginate and negotiate opportunities for offsite PPAs in Asia-Pacific and play a key role in EDPR’s strategy definition as well as FID process for new renewable energy projects in the region. This position carries a significant responsibility and internal visibility in a rapidly growing arm of the EDPR Group. It is aimed at resourceful individuals with high attention to detail, strong communication skills and analytical mindset. 

Responsibilities:

• Draft and review energy-related contracts such as term sheets, full-form PPAs or market representation contracts to ensure best commercial terms and profitable pricing are reached. 

• Lead PPA negotiations process to a successful and efficient PPA agreement closure within expected timeline 

• Manage the negotiation process by coordinating internal multi-disciplinary teams including Project Development, Investment and M&A or Energy Assessment 

• Drive strategies to build and evaluate opportunities from a tactical and financial point of view with the goal to expand sales pipeline by generating high quality leads.  

• Establish client relationships and frequently interact with existing partners. 

• Lead quantitative analysis to determine pricing, risk exposure and simplified NPV calculations. 

• Provide expert insights and updates regarding potential and on-going PPA projects to EDPR Top Management and/or clients and partners for strategic decision making through structured presentations containing key information. 

• Develop and drive market strategies through routes-to-market research for renewable energy projects in different countries including competition, industry trends, emerging customer challenges, and changes in the marketplace. 

Requirements:

• Degree with minimum 6 years of direct experience in offsite PPA origination from client outreach to commercial process and PPA negotiation; 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; 

• Structured and effective presentation/communication skills (written and oral); 

• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills at all organizational levels as well as in client facing settings; 

• Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy, proactive attitude and drive to get things done; 

• Proficiency in Office is strictly required (Word, Excel and Power Point); 

• Willingness to travel. 

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to: 

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions  

• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits  

• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering  

About EDP Group: 

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.  

What makes us proud as an employer:  

• TOP Employer Europe 2021 certification  

• TOP Employer Singapore 2024 certification 

• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021  

• Top Workplaces US 2021  

• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation