Project Development Director (all genders)

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management. 

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Project Development Director (all genders)

Your future tasks:

• Work closely with fellow Commercial & Development team members and regional leads to identify, prioritise and align the relevant strategic projects for our future pipeline and shape our development optimisation roadmap.
• Actively contribute to strategic discussions, bringing fresh perspectives, creative problem-solving and innovative ideas to the table.
• Be a trusted sparring partner and collaborator to senior management.
• Contribute to and support the preparation and implementation of the commercial development strategy.
• Interface with critical Executive Committee team members to enhance the matrix collaboration between the Commercial & Development and other Executive Committee teams and optimisation of interconnected processes, methodologies and communication.
• Work closely with Finance and Investment teams on debt and equity funding for development projects.
• Support Commercial & Development team in the development and continuous improvement of processes, tools, methodologies and criteria selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for value engineering throughout the development phase of projects.
• Collaborate with internal counterparts to bridge the gap between commercial knowledge and other functional areas.
• Drive strategies to maximise development project and portfolio value, considering factors including but not limited to, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), return objectives, and market dynamics.
• Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge sharing processes.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, technology innovation, competitor activity, competitive landscape and regulatory changes to identify potential opportunities and challenges for the company and support adaptation of strategies and approaches accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including investors, project partners, relevant strategic partners, and your wider industry network.
• Effectively communicate complex technical commercial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Actively participate in internal working groups, advisory groups, and steering committees or boards.
• Represent the company on relevant industry working groups and at events or other external engagements or communications.

Your profile:

• At least 10 years in the offshore wind activity and infrastructure opportunity investment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Proven track record of success in business development, and market expansion within the energy or related industry.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, including emerging trends, regulatory dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in emerging markets and navigating regulatory and public affairs challenges is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in origination and development of partnerships, contracts, and SPVs to drive commercial growth.

Our benefits:

• Permanent employment in an international company that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• Central office location with direct access to public transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations, team events and sporting events
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees

We look forward to receiving your application!