Senior Project Development Manager Solar & Wind (m/f/d)

    

 

We are Uniper

 

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

 

Your responsibilities

 

• Project Advancement: Drive projects to ready-to-build (RTB) status and financial decision-making. 
• Portfolio Management: Lead co-development portfolios, addressing challenges to ensure successful progression. 
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Resolve project obstacles using internal and external resources. 
• Reporting & Approvals: Maintain accurate project reporting for informed decisions and timely approvals. 
• Budget Oversight: Deliver projects on time, within budget, with clear financial monitoring. 
• Due Diligence: Evaluate portfolio acquisitions and partnerships with permitting expertise. 
• Knowledge Sharing: Share permitting and regulatory expertise to support team development. 

 

  

Your profile

• Extensive knowledge of project development, including permitting, land contracts, and grid connections. 
• Proven track record in utility-scale solar or wind projects up to financial investment decisions. 
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail, deadlines, and long-term planning. 
• Proficient in project management tools with clear, concise reporting. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in international and multicultural settings. 
• Fluency in French and English; additional languages are an asset. 
• Degree in engineering, business, economics, or a related field. 
• Technical expertise in onshore wind and solar projects. 
• Familiarity with financial tools and concepts. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to represent the business to external stakeholders. 
• Resilient, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous learning. 

 

 

Your benefits

  At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.   Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:   Flexwork:
•    Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with the respective team agreement and the requirements of your job
•    Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
•    Lunch vouchers
Mobility:
•    Subsidy for public transport (for Paris only)
Health offers:
•    Health fund (AXA FRANCE)
•    Online health and sports courses
•    Employee assistance program by Fürstenberg Institute
Pension:
•    Provident fund (APICIL PREVOYANCE)
•    Complementary Pension Fund (Malakoff H