Project Development Manager
Project Development Manager based in Pohang office will drive the project’s development lifecycle from origination to completion, directing the gathering of information from multiple sources and ensuring that all stakeholders remain updated and aligned. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent communication skills, high attention to details and the ability to work within a cross-functional team of professionals located elsewhere.
Develop wpd’s pipeline projects
Actively develop one or multiple onshore wind projects in the Gyeongsangbuk-do province with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and management:
- Preparation of permit applications and active consultation/negotiation with permitting authorities
- Securing project land rights through identification of landowners and commercial/legal negotiation until a final agreement is reached
- Presenting the project to various type of local stakeholders g. government officers, landowners or local residents
- Securing the consent of local stakeholders through negotiation of agreements
- Organizing and participating in site investigations with wpd colleagues and external contractors
- Identifying and aligning with the HQ on key milestones and deadlines and keep track on the overall progress
- Identifying and reporting of local development risks and propose mitigation measures
- Manage external consultants by defining the scope of work and reviewing the outputs in line with the agreed schedule and budget
- Closely communicate with the wpd Team in Seoul and Germany to keep everyone updated on the progress and ongoing developments
- Support drafting the development budgets and keep track during the project development
- Contribute to the commercial planning and evaluation of the project through providing country specific insights for CAPEX and OPEX assumptions
- Be the interface in between internal experts and external consultants
- Support the general administration of the wpd’s Pohang office from time to time
- Participate to the team and company growth in the market
- Propose improvement of processes
- Catch up the changes in law, regulation, governmental policy and assess the opportunities and risks
Support the expansion of the pipeline though support of green field site search and project acquisitions
- Support due diligence reviews on potential project sites to evaluate the project suitability
- Support the evaluation of green field projects through on-site investigations
Basic Qualifications
- Must be passionate about the renewable energy business
- Strong communication and presentation skills in Korean and in English
- 5+ years related experience in renewable energy project development or other relevant industries with similar development scope
- Proven ability to solve problems and develop value-added solutions quickly and accurately
- Track-record of leading teams to support energy, infrastructure, or real estate projects
- Outstanding organizational and people skills
- Understanding of engineering and renewable energy systems
- Builds trust by demonstrating high ethical standards and personal integrity
- Self-motivated, self-starter who can work independently when necessary