MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, JAPAN

EDP Renewables (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.

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.
 

Responsibilities 

• Develop new business opportunities and see that these opportunities are pursued to their maximum potential (e.g. solar, wind)
• Support pre-investment project evaluation, including interfacing with various parties (e.g technical team, financing team and project developer), and conducting site visits /meetings as required
• Prepare financial model to assess the returns of projects.
• Develop strong external relationships with key stakeholders throughout the market
• Further to front end business engagements and leads development, perform early-stage project management as required – such as leading the interface between internal team and business partners through the early execution phase of the solar project and ensure project execution is being conducted per expectation
• Coordinate with project developers, internal teams such as Engineering & Construction (E&C) and authorities for development and execution of projects
• Prepare and present business case and investment recommendation paper per company requirement

Requirements 

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or equivalent
• At least 8 years experience, with understanding of solar project technical evaluation and project management.
• Display good knowledge of the renewable (solar or wind) business regulations and trends/ industry practices, including understanding of energy and environmental issues.
• Understand financial modeling, and commercial activities such as funding arrangements and legal requirements.
• Experience in projects or business structuring for renewable business will be advantageous.
• Ability to manage project development process with various stakeholders and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software.
• Value alignment: stewardship, collaboration, innovation and with a spirit of excellence

When you join EDP Renewables, 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
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021
• Top Workplaces US 2021
• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation