# Head of Development

> Greenvolt · Boston, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-18

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Greenvolt Power USA Inc

## Description

The Head of Development is responsible for leading the origination, development, and progression of renewable energy projects from early-stage concept through to ready-to-build.. This role owns the development pipeline and is accountable for land acquisition, permitting, stakeholder engagement, commercial structuring, and internal coordination to deliver high-quality, bankable projects.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Development & Origination**

-   Lead the identification, evaluation, and development of new renewable energy opportunities, including solar PV, energy storage, wind, and hybrid projects.
-   Build and manage a robust development pipeline aligned with the company’s strategic growth objectives.
-   Oversee site identification, land acquisition strategies, option agreements, and lease negotiations.
-   Assess project feasibility, including technical, commercial, environmental, and regulatory considerations.

**Project Development Management**

-   Lead projects through the full development lifecycle: concept, feasibility, permitting, grid connection, commercial structuring, and readiness for construction or sale.
-   Manage planning and permitting processes, working closely with local authorities, consultants, and statutory bodies.
-   Oversee grid connection applications and coordination with network operators.
-   Manage development budgets, schedules, risks, and milestones across the portfolio.

**Commercial & Stakeholder Engagement**

-   Lead negotiations with landowners, utilities, offtakers, investors, and joint-venture partners.
-   Support commercial structures including PPAs, route-to-market strategies, and development partnerships.
-   Act as a senior external representative of the business with stakeholders, communities, and industry bodies.

**Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration**

-   Build, lead, and mentor the development team, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture.
-   Work closely with internal teams including engineering, construction, finance, legal, sales, and operations to ensure seamless project progression.
-   Provide clear reporting on pipeline status, risks, and forecasts to senior leadership.

## Requirements

-   **Education:**

-   A higher degree in a relevant field such as **engineering, renewable energy, project management, business**, or related areas.
-   A **Master’s degree** (e.g., in engineering, energy, project management) is preferred.

-   **Professional Experience:**

-   At least 10 **years** of experience in project management within the renewable energy sector (including **project development**, **team management**, and **stakeholder negotiations**).
-   Experience in roles such as **Project Manager**, Development Manager or similar positions where the full project development lifecycle was managed.
-   Proven experience with **solar**, **wind**, **energy storage**, or other renewable energy projects.
-   Experience working in an **international team** and **collaborating with engineering, legal, and finance teams**.

-   **Skills:**

-   **Excellent negotiation skills** and **stakeholder management** (e.g., with landowners, utilities, offtakers, investors).
-   Strong project management skills, including knowledge of **permitting processes, project feasibility assessments, and contract negotiations**.
-   In-depth knowledge of the **renewable energy market**, trends, and regulations in the US.
-   Proficiency with project management and portfolio tracking tools (e.g., **MS Project, Excel**).
-   Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

-   **Languages:**

-   Fluent in **English** (spoken and written) 
-   Knowledge of additional languages is a plus (e.g., Spanish, Polish).

-   **Personal Competencies:**

-   Strong **leadership and motivational skills**.
-   Ability to manage large teams, motivate staff, and foster a positive organizational culture.
-   **Strategic thinking** and decision-making capabilities at the senior management level.

-   **Other:**

-   Experience with **financial partners**, including **capital raising** and **Tax Equity** investments.
-   Knowledge of **financing structures in renewable energy projects** (e.g., PPAs, hybrid projects, tax structures).

## Benefits

-   Steady job in an international company
-   Professional growth in fast developing team experienced in the field of renewable energy
-   Hybrid working model
-   Flexible working hours
-   Day off on your birthday

**Benefits package:**

-   Private medical care
-   Sharing the costs of professional training & courses
-   401 (k)

## Apply

[Apply at Greenvolt](https://apply.workable.com/greenvolt/j/034585291C/apply)

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