As a global company, we generate, trade, and market energy on a large scale to business clients. In addition, we source, store, transport, and deliver various forms of energy. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who will join us in developing simple solutions to the complex energy challenges of our customers. At Uniper, we approach this with great passion and teamwork, and from our perspective, we do it more effectively and seamlessly than others.
Diversity is at the heart of what we do, and we welcome applications from everyone - regardless of gender, disability, background, nationality, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, sexual orientation, or identity. #EveryoneIsWelcome
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Uniper Renewables GmbH is a central pillar of Uniper's transformation into a clean, secure, and future-oriented energy provider. With a clear mandate and the financial strength to scale, we are actively developing a multi-GW portfolio of solar PV, onshore wind, and co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our mission is to build a pan-European, utility-scale renewable energy platform through greenfield development, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution.
Strategic Execution and Leadership
- Collaborate with the CSO and C-suite to shape and support corporate strategy, market prioritization, and platform design.
- Lead the execution of the agreed project origination and development strategy, ensuring alignment with investment criteria and growth targets.
- Provide market intelligence and development performance insights to guide strategic decisions.
Project Origination & Development (until FID)
- Oversee the origination, permitting, grid connection, and risk management of greenfield projects across solar PV, onshore wind, and BESS.
- Team up with the CCO area to originate and execute co-development and JV partnerships, ensuring alignment with commercial and technical requirements.
- Deliver investment-grade projects across multiple geographies, progressing them to FID.
Coordination and Governance
- Ensure strong collaboration with the CCO, Engineering, M&A, Grid, Finance, and ESG functions to maintain project quality, bankability, and market readiness.
- Manage development governance, approval processes, and tools to manage pipeline progression efficiently and aligned with Uniper standards
Organizational Leadership
- Build, lead, and empower geographically distributed and cross-functional development teams ( 80~120 FTEs) in EU ( 5 ~7 countries ).
- Cultivate a performance and purpose-driven culture focused on delivery, innovation, and operational excellence.
- 15+ years of senior leadership experience in renewable energy development, with a strong track record in solar PV, wind, and BESS.
- Proven success in delivering large-scale projects across European markets from origination to FID.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, grid development, and project risk management.
- Experience structuring and managing co-development and JV partnerships.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across functions and cultures.
- Fluent in English; German and other European languages are a plus.
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