Country General Manager (Renewable Energy)

About Our Client

The employer is a large organization operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector, committed to advancing sustainability and renewable energy solutions. They are known for their impactful contributions to the energy sector and fostering innovation.

Job Description

• Develop and implement strategies for renewable energy projects within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align renewable energy initiatives with business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for renewable energy investments and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
• Lead a team to manage the operations and maintenance of renewable energy systems.
• Monitor and report on the performance and impact of renewable energy projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and sustainability.
• Define and own development strategy to develop large scale renewable energy platform across South East Asia.
• Originate and develop a pipeline of both Greenfield and Brownfield Renewable Energy projects to implement large scale renewable energy strategy and ambitions.
• Manage a network of viable projects key stakeholders including landlords, contractors, brokers, bankers and so on.
• Based on a set of investment criteria, shortlist projects for advanced development either through tenders or direct bi-lateral development.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders such as Finance, Legal, Ethics, Engineering and external stakeholders including Consultants, Authorities, and so on in all aspects of the business development cycle.
• Initiate commercial discussions with corporate and manage customer relationships.
• Manage the end to end commercial bid cycle including internal approvals and management of external bid documents and submission respectful of quality submission and meeting deadline.
• Oversee, build, and motivate a team of internal developers in Malaysia and Philippines to align with and support the development strategy.
• Scale the model through development of strong (local) partnerships which form a natural fit and are complementary to the company's strategy.
• Implement Health and Safety procedures and ensure compliance for safety at work for all.
• Monitor and advise impact of regulatory changes in the market and wider ASEAN grid.
• Ensure on-time delivery, on-budget and safety of the projects that are under construction.
• Monitor and implement performance of the operational projects in the region.

The Successful Applicant

• Master / Degree in Engineering / Business / Economics or equivalent
• At least 12 years relevant experience, with strong project management experience, including managing complex project development cycles with aggressive targets and deadlines and in leading turnkey development from initiation to implementation
• Relevant strong understanding of the renewables industry, power markets and active network with key relevant players.
• Good understanding of general transaction / bid management (managing internal resources / consultants / stakeholders) and adhering to transaction timeline
• Strong financial and technical acumen; capable to lead and challenge project financially (capital structuring, financial modelling, and financial advisories) and technically (Consultants, Engineering and so on). Consolidation of complex projects structure and approva
• Abreast about digitalisation, decarbonisation, energy efficiency and battery technology.
• Effective network built with Contractors, Banks, Investors, Landowners and Government Agencies and proven experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and cultures

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a leading multinational company in the renewable energy space.

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