Candidate Profile


The Project Development responsibilities is to develop a performing (highest industrial, sustainable and HSE standards) and profitable (CAPEX, OPEX, planning) portfolio of large scale solar and/or onshore wind and/or hydro power projects initiated by business developers, up to the Final Investment Decision (Notice To Proceed). For each project of the portfolio, in a timely and cost-effective manner, the Project Development secures and finalizes the business pillars (permits, offtake, grid connection, site, financing) and the engineering pillars (design, technology selection, EPC strategy, contractors bidding process and selection).

Each Project Developer leads a multidisciplinary team addressing all aspects of the project (technical, HSE, financial, legal, permitting, procurement, etc.), and coordinates its activity with the Business Developer who focuses on originating the project and maintaining the partner's and off-taker's relationships. This can involve working closely with local developers, local TotalEnergies affiliates, regulatory agencies, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

The Project Developer may also be involved in the early project development stage to contribute with the business Developer to the maturation of the opportunity (tender, acquisition, organic origination) and its inclusion in the projects' portfolio.

Senior Project Developer

• Elaborates and manages development strategy and project development plans to deliver performing and profitable projects on time, quality including H3SE, and budget, in line with Company's requirements:

o Sets the objectives and structures a dedicated organization for developing projects

o Ensures that projects are developed in a timely and cost-effective manner (objectives, schedules, deadlines, critical paths, risk assessment and mitigation plans, budget management, profitability, HSE standards, permitting pathways, contracting strategy, site control, cost control, etc.

o Ensures that the projects go through a selective process to ensure that resources are focused on the right projects

• Pilots local business developers; internal stakeholders and manages suppliers/subcontractors, in coordination with the Business Developer

• As and when required for development activities: Direct interaction with management of external stakeholders (landowners, local & relevant authorities, public entities, advisors, grid operator, TSO electrical compagnies, utilities...) in association with the Business Developer

• Ensures that all activities are led to secure site control (land lease agreement, due diligence if needed, analysis of various reports...), permits and grid connection.

• Ensures that the financial close preparation process is managed and finalised, under the lead of Transaction & Finance teams and in cooperation with the Business Developer and Owner's Representative.

• Ensures that the project development risks are monitored and managed, and mitigation strategies developed as necessary.

• Ensures the economic viability of the project & prepares inputs for financial projections, reviews the economic analysis & business modelling,

• Ensures that payments of development activities are scheduled, controlled, and implemented.

• Ensures that management reporting / presentations are prepared and ready on time, including development status and project economics. Manages internal approval process, communicates to project team and management regarding changing elements and completes requested management reporting and tracking.

• Ensures the preparation, with Business Developer, Country Managing Director and Owner's Representative, of the investment file to present the most qualitative dossier, follows the dossier's review by the Investment control Tower and endorsers, briefs her/his management for the Investment Committee presentation.

• Defines, structures and optimizes the interfaces with all internal support functions (technical, finance, business dev, HSE, construction team, etc.) to efficient collaboration (time and cost efficiency).

• Onboards the Project Execution Manager and oversees the contractors' selection and contract negotiations

• Ensures the management of the project data and the hand-over to the construction team.

• Ensures the offtake allow efficient structuring of the project in close link with other streams (permits, procurement, financing ...) and supports internal stakeholders (Business Developer, offtake manager...) for its securing.

• Ensures the grid interconnection process is managed and finalised

• Supports the acquisition of portfolio & projects assets by coordinating due diligence activities with other internal stakeholders, supports the preparation of memos for management review, makes recommendations to management about the acquisition of projects.

Other activities:

• Analyses and factors in relevant regulations and procedures required by local planning and building departments.

• Keeps himself/herself fully informed on energy sector, technologies, policies, government regulation, industry trends affecting renewable energy and energy storage.

• Gives his/her inputs and recommendations for budget and Long-Term Plan exercises over the countries / projects within his perimeter.

• Contributes to following-up on the portfolio of projects, alerting and prioritizing, when necessary.

• Provides Return on Experience (REX) based on his projects and contributes to improving the development processes.

Context and environment

• The energy transition is partly based on the electrification of energy uses, which requires a massive increase in the supply of green electrons. TotalEnergies is deploying its goal to rank among the top five global producers of solar- and wind-generated electricity by 2030 across the entire renewable electricity value chain (production, storage, trading and sales). The goal is to reach 35 GW of gross capacity for renewable power in 2025, then 100 GW in 2030

• REN Business Unit:

o Total Renewables Business Unit is at the spearhead of the Company's multi-energy and durable strategy

o It covers the development, construction, O&M, asset management and financing of renewable projects: large and small scale (distributed generation) solar, onshore and offshore wind, off-grid energy, storage

o Its strategic objective is to accumulate 35 GW by 2025, 100 GW of operational renewables by 2030 (end of April 2023 baseline: 18,2 GW), and become a worldwide leader, safe and innovative, in renewable energies

o Given this ambitious growth agenda, the rapid pace of operations, and the regular changes, agility and fast learning are imperatives:

? To deliver the objectives of top management

? To continue capturing market opportunities

? To hone our innovation capacities

? While industrializing processes and streamlining our organization

• Projects Division:

o The Projects Division is central in REN's onshore value chain and its growth and leadership strategy towards quality 100 GW

o As part of REN's new organization, the Projects division is dedicated to:

? Managing projects in the development phase, while contributing upstream to the maturation of opportunities harnessed by the Business Developers.

? Overseeing the execution of post-NTP projects, both during construction and commissioning, and for supporting the handover to the Asset & Countries Division for the operation phase

The Project Developer:

• Guarantees the economic, technical and HSE performance of the asset to be built
• Ensures the project meets all the conditions required for construction (permits, tariffs, grid connection, site, technical design, EPC strategy, suppliers, performance, profitability)
• Coordinates all aspects (technical, financial, legal, engineering, etc.), defines the contractual EPC strategy, devises the business model geared to provide the best industrial / sustainability and HSE standards, and arbitrates, when necessary, in line with profitability objectives and investment budgets
• Identifies risks, stewards risk management, defines and follows-up mitigation plans
• Prepares the Final Investment Decision dossier, in coordination with the Investment Control Tower team, contributes to decision-making and to filtering and weaning the pipe of projects

The Incumbent is expected to have a range of competencies and experience including:

• Master Degree / Engineering Degree
• +10 years of experience, in project management in the industry (renewable industry would be a plus), or in business development or in industrial projects architecture
• Understand technical aspects of the Renewable Industry
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Excellent knowledge of local regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent English required; Portuguese will be a strong plus

Activities


The Project Development responsibilities is to develop a performing (highest industrial, sustainable and HSE standards) and profitable (CAPEX, OPEX, planning) portfolio of large scale solar and/or onshore wind and/or hydro power projects initiated by business developers, up to the Final Investment Decision (Notice To Proceed). For each project of the portfolio, in a timely and cost-effective manner, the Project Development secures and finalizes the business pillars (permits, offtake, grid connection, site, financing) and the engineering pillars (design, technology selection, EPC strategy, contractors bidding process and selection).

Each Project Developer leads a multidisciplinary team addressing all aspects of the project (technical, HSE, financial, legal, permitting, procurement, etc.), and coordinates its activity with the Business Developer who focuses on originating the project and maintaining the partner's and off-taker's relationships. This can involve working closely with local developers, local TotalEnergies affiliates, regulatory agencies, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

The Project Developer may also be involved in the early project development stage to contribute with the business Developer to the maturation of the opportunity (tender, acquisition, organic origination) and its inclusion in the projects' portfolio.

Senior Project Developer

• Elaborates and manages development strategy and project development plans to deliver performing and profitable projects on time, quality including H3SE, and budget, in line with Company's requirements:

o Sets the objectives and structures a dedicated organization for developing projects

o Ensures that projects are developed in a timely and cost-effective manner (objectives, schedules, deadlines, critical paths, risk assessment and mitigation plans, budget management, profitability, HSE standards, permitting pathways, contracting strategy, site control, cost control, etc.

o Ensures that the projects go through a selective process to ensure that resources are focused on the right projects

• Pilots local business developers; internal stakeholders and manages suppliers/subcontractors, in coordination with the Business Developer

• As and when required for development activities: Direct interaction with management of external stakeholders (landowners, local & relevant authorities, public entities, advisors, grid operator, TSO electrical compagnies, utilities...) in association with the Business Developer

• Ensures that all activities are led to secure site control (land lease agreement, due diligence if needed, analysis of various reports...), permits and grid connection.

• Ensures that the financial close preparation process is managed and finalised, under the lead of Transaction & Finance teams and in cooperation with the Business Developer and Owner's Representative.

• Ensures that the project development risks are monitored and managed, and mitigation strategies developed as necessary.

• Ensures the economic viability of the project & prepares inputs for financial projections, reviews the economic analysis & business modelling,

• Ensures that payments of development activities are scheduled, controlled, and implemented.

• Ensures that management reporting / presentations are prepared and ready on time, including development status and project economics. Manages internal approval process, communicates to project team and management regarding changing elements and completes requested management reporting and tracking.

• Ensures the preparation, with Business Developer, Country Managing Director and Owner's Representative, of the investment file to present the most qualitative dossier, follows the dossier's review by the Investment control Tower and endorsers, briefs her/his management for the Investment Committee presentation.

• Defines, structures and optimizes the interfaces with all internal support functions (technical, finance, business dev, HSE, construction team, etc.) to efficient collaboration (time and cost efficiency).

• Onboards the Project Execution Manager and oversees the contractors' selection and contract negotiations

• Ensures the management of the project data and the hand-over to the construction team.

• Ensures the offtake allow efficient structuring of the project in close link with other streams (permits, procurement, financing ...) and supports internal stakeholders (Business Developer, offtake manager...) for its securing.

• Ensures the grid interconnection process is managed and finalised

• Supports the acquisition of portfolio & projects assets by coordinating due diligence activities with other internal stakeholders, supports the preparation of memos for management review, makes recommendations to management about the acquisition of projects.

Other activities:

• Analyses and factors in relevant regulations and procedures required by local planning and building departments.

• Keeps himself/herself fully informed on energy sector, technologies, policies, government regulation, industry trends affecting renewable energy and energy storage.

• Gives his/her inputs and recommendations for budget and Long-Term Plan exercises over the countries / projects within his perimeter.

• Contributes to following-up on the portfolio of projects, alerting and prioritizing, when necessary.

• Provides Return on Experience (REX) based on his projects and contributes to improving the development processes.

Context and environment

• The energy transition is partly based on the electrification of energy uses, which requires a massive increase in the supply of green electrons. TotalEnergies is deploying its goal to rank among the top five global producers of solar- and wind-generated electricity by 2030 across the entire renewable electricity value chain (production, storage, trading and sales). The goal is to reach 35 GW of gross capacity for renewable power in 2025, then 100 GW in 2030

• REN Business Unit:

o Total Renewables Business Unit is at the spearhead of the Company's multi-energy and durable strategy

o It covers the development, construction, O&M, asset management and financing of renewable projects: large and small scale (distributed generation) solar, onshore and offshore wind, off-grid energy, storage

o Its strategic objective is to accumulate 35 GW by 2025, 100 GW of operational renewables by 2030 (end of April 2023 baseline: 18,2 GW), and become a worldwide leader, safe and innovative, in renewable energies

o Given this ambitious growth agenda, the rapid pace of operations, and the regular changes, agility and fast learning are imperatives:

? To deliver the objectives of top management

? To continue capturing market opportunities

? To hone our innovation capacities

? While industrializing processes and streamlining our organization

• Projects Division:

o The Projects Division is central in REN's onshore value chain and its growth and leadership strategy towards quality 100 GW

o As part of REN's new organization, the Projects division is dedicated to:

? Managing projects in the development phase, while contributing upstream to the maturation of opportunities harnessed by the Business Developers.

? Overseeing the execution of post-NTP projects, both during construction and commissioning, and for supporting the handover to the Asset & Countries Division for the operation phase

The Project Developer:

• Guarantees the economic, technical and HSE performance of the asset to be built
• Ensures the project meets all the conditions required for construction (permits, tariffs, grid connection, site, technical design, EPC strategy, suppliers, performance, profitability)
• Coordinates all aspects (technical, financial, legal, engineering, etc.), defines the contractual EPC strategy, devises the business model geared to provide the best industrial / sustainability and HSE standards, and arbitrates, when necessary, in line with profitability objectives and investment budgets
• Identifies risks, stewards risk management, defines and follows-up mitigation plans
• Prepares the Final Investment Decision dossier, in coordination with the Investment Control Tower team, contributes to decision-making and to filtering and weaning the pipe of projects

The Incumbent is expected to have a range of competencies and experience including:

• Master Degree / Engineering Degree
• +10 years of experience, in project management in the industry (renewable industry would be a plus), or in business development or in industrial projects architecture
• Understand technical aspects of the Renewable Industry
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Excellent knowledge of local regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent English required; Portuguese will be a strong plus

Context & Environment


The Project Development responsibilities is to develop a performing (highest industrial, sustainable and HSE standards) and profitable (CAPEX, OPEX, planning) portfolio of large scale solar and/or onshore wind and/or hydro power projects initiated by business developers, up to the Final Investment Decision (Notice To Proceed). For each project of the portfolio, in a timely and cost-effective manner, the Project Development secures and finalizes the business pillars (permits, offtake, grid connection, site, financing) and the engineering pillars (design, technology selection, EPC strategy, contractors bidding process and selection).

Each Project Developer leads a multidisciplinary team addressing all aspects of the project (technical, HSE, financial, legal, permitting, procurement, etc.), and coordinates its activity with the Business Developer who focuses on originating the project and maintaining the partner's and off-taker's relationships. This can involve working closely with local developers, local TotalEnergies affiliates, regulatory agencies, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

The Project Developer may also be involved in the early project development stage to contribute with the business Developer to the maturation of the opportunity (tender, acquisition, organic origination) and its inclusion in the projects' portfolio.

Senior Project Developer

• Elaborates and manages development strategy and project development plans to deliver performing and profitable projects on time, quality including H3SE, and budget, in line with Company's requirements:

o Sets the objectives and structures a dedicated organization for developing projects

o Ensures that projects are developed in a timely and cost-effective manner (objectives, schedules, deadlines, critical paths, risk assessment and mitigation plans, budget management, profitability, HSE standards, permitting pathways, contracting strategy, site control, cost control, etc.

o Ensures that the projects go through a selective process to ensure that resources are focused on the right projects

• Pilots local business developers; internal stakeholders and manages suppliers/subcontractors, in coordination with the Business Developer

• As and when required for development activities: Direct interaction with management of external stakeholders (landowners, local & relevant authorities, public entities, advisors, grid operator, TSO electrical compagnies, utilities...) in association with the Business Developer

• Ensures that all activities are led to secure site control (land lease agreement, due diligence if needed, analysis of various reports...), permits and grid connection.

• Ensures that the financial close preparation process is managed and finalised, under the lead of Transaction & Finance teams and in cooperation with the Business Developer and Owner's Representative.

• Ensures that the project development risks are monitored and managed, and mitigation strategies developed as necessary.

• Ensures the economic viability of the project & prepares inputs for financial projections, reviews the economic analysis & business modelling,

• Ensures that payments of development activities are scheduled, controlled, and implemented.

• Ensures that management reporting / presentations are prepared and ready on time, including development status and project economics. Manages internal approval process, communicates to project team and management regarding changing elements and completes requested management reporting and tracking.

• Ensures the preparation, with Business Developer, Country Managing Director and Owner's Representative, of the investment file to present the most qualitative dossier, follows the dossier's review by the Investment control Tower and endorsers, briefs her/his management for the Investment Committee presentation.

• Defines, structures and optimizes the interfaces with all internal support functions (technical, finance, business dev, HSE, construction team, etc.) to efficient collaboration (time and cost efficiency).

• Onboards the Project Execution Manager and oversees the contractors' selection and contract negotiations

• Ensures the management of the project data and the hand-over to the construction team.

• Ensures the offtake allow efficient structuring of the project in close link with other streams (permits, procurement, financing ...) and supports internal stakeholders (Business Developer, offtake manager...) for its securing.

• Ensures the grid interconnection process is managed and finalised

• Supports the acquisition of portfolio & projects assets by coordinating due diligence activities with other internal stakeholders, supports the preparation of memos for management review, makes recommendations to management about the acquisition of projects.

Other activities:

• Analyses and factors in relevant regulations and procedures required by local planning and building departments.

• Keeps himself/herself fully informed on energy sector, technologies, policies, government regulation, industry trends affecting renewable energy and energy storage.

• Gives his/her inputs and recommendations for budget and Long-Term Plan exercises over the countries / projects within his perimeter.

• Contributes to following-up on the portfolio of projects, alerting and prioritizing, when necessary.

• Provides Return on Experience (REX) based on his projects and contributes to improving the development processes.

Context and environment

• The energy transition is partly based on the electrification of energy uses, which requires a massive increase in the supply of green electrons. TotalEnergies is deploying its goal to rank among the top five global producers of solar- and wind-generated electricity by 2030 across the entire renewable electricity value chain (production, storage, trading and sales). The goal is to reach 35 GW of gross capacity for renewable power in 2025, then 100 GW in 2030

• REN Business Unit:

o Total Renewables Business Unit is at the spearhead of the Company's multi-energy and durable strategy

o It covers the development, construction, O&M, asset management and financing of renewable projects: large and small scale (distributed generation) solar, onshore and offshore wind, off-grid energy, storage

o Its strategic objective is to accumulate 35 GW by 2025, 100 GW of operational renewables by 2030 (end of April 2023 baseline: 18,2 GW), and become a worldwide leader, safe and innovative, in renewable energies

o Given this ambitious growth agenda, the rapid pace of operations, and the regular changes, agility and fast learning are imperatives:

? To deliver the objectives of top management

? To continue capturing market opportunities

? To hone our innovation capacities

? While industrializing processes and streamlining our organization

• Projects Division:

o The Projects Division is central in REN's onshore value chain and its growth and leadership strategy towards quality 100 GW

o As part of REN's new organization, the Projects division is dedicated to:

? Managing projects in the development phase, while contributing upstream to the maturation of opportunities harnessed by the Business Developers.

? Overseeing the execution of post-NTP projects, both during construction and commissioning, and for supporting the handover to the Asset & Countries Division for the operation phase

The Project Developer:

• Guarantees the economic, technical and HSE performance of the asset to be built
• Ensures the project meets all the conditions required for construction (permits, tariffs, grid connection, site, technical design, EPC strategy, suppliers, performance, profitability)
• Coordinates all aspects (technical, financial, legal, engineering, etc.), defines the contractual EPC strategy, devises the business model geared to provide the best industrial / sustainability and HSE standards, and arbitrates, when necessary, in line with profitability objectives and investment budgets
• Identifies risks, stewards risk management, defines and follows-up mitigation plans
• Prepares the Final Investment Decision dossier, in coordination with the Investment Control Tower team, contributes to decision-making and to filtering and weaning the pipe of projects

The Incumbent is expected to have a range of competencies and experience including:

• Master Degree / Engineering Degree
• +10 years of experience, in project management in the industry (renewable industry would be a plus), or in business development or in industrial projects architecture
• Understand technical aspects of the Renewable Industry
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Excellent knowledge of local regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent English required; Portuguese will be a strong plus

Additional Information


The Project Development responsibilities is to develop a performing (highest industrial, sustainable and HSE standards) and profitable (CAPEX, OPEX, planning) portfolio of large scale solar and/or onshore wind and/or hydro power projects initiated by business developers, up to the Final Investment Decision (Notice To Proceed). For each project of the portfolio, in a timely and cost-effective manner, the Project Development secures and finalizes the business pillars (permits, offtake, grid connection, site, financing) and the engineering pillars (design, technology selection, EPC strategy, contractors bidding process and selection).

Each Project Developer leads a multidisciplinary team addressing all aspects of the project (technical, HSE, financial, legal, permitting, procurement, etc.), and coordinates its activity with the Business Developer who focuses on originating the project and maintaining the partner's and off-taker's relationships. This can involve working closely with local developers, local TotalEnergies affiliates, regulatory agencies, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

The Project Developer may also be involved in the early project development stage to contribute with the business Developer to the maturation of the opportunity (tender, acquisition, organic origination) and its inclusion in the projects' portfolio.

Senior Project Developer

• Elaborates and manages development strategy and project development plans to deliver performing and profitable projects on time, quality including H3SE, and budget, in line with Company's requirements:

o Sets the objectives and structures a dedicated organization for developing projects

o Ensures that projects are developed in a timely and cost-effective manner (objectives, schedules, deadlines, critical paths, risk assessment and mitigation plans, budget management, profitability, HSE standards, permitting pathways, contracting strategy, site control, cost control, etc.

o Ensures that the projects go through a selective process to ensure that resources are focused on the right projects

• Pilots local business developers; internal stakeholders and manages suppliers/subcontractors, in coordination with the Business Developer

• As and when required for development activities: Direct interaction with management of external stakeholders (landowners, local & relevant authorities, public entities, advisors, grid operator, TSO electrical compagnies, utilities...) in association with the Business Developer

• Ensures that all activities are led to secure site control (land lease agreement, due diligence if needed, analysis of various reports...), permits and grid connection.

• Ensures that the financial close preparation process is managed and finalised, under the lead of Transaction & Finance teams and in cooperation with the Business Developer and Owner's Representative.

• Ensures that the project development risks are monitored and managed, and mitigation strategies developed as necessary.

• Ensures the economic viability of the project & prepares inputs for financial projections, reviews the economic analysis & business modelling,

• Ensures that payments of development activities are scheduled, controlled, and implemented.

• Ensures that management reporting / presentations are prepared and ready on time, including development status and project economics. Manages internal approval process, communicates to project team and management regarding changing elements and completes requested management reporting and tracking.

• Ensures the preparation, with Business Developer, Country Managing Director and Owner's Representative, of the investment file to present the most qualitative dossier, follows the dossier's review by the Investment control Tower and endorsers, briefs her/his management for the Investment Committee presentation.

• Defines, structures and optimizes the interfaces with all internal support functions (technical, finance, business dev, HSE, construction team, etc.) to efficient collaboration (time and cost efficiency).

• Onboards the Project Execution Manager and oversees the contractors' selection and contract negotiations

• Ensures the management of the project data and the hand-over to the construction team.

• Ensures the offtake allow efficient structuring of the project in close link with other streams (permits, procurement, financing ...) and supports internal stakeholders (Business Developer, offtake manager...) for its securing.

• Ensures the grid interconnection process is managed and finalised

• Supports the acquisition of portfolio & projects assets by coordinating due diligence activities with other internal stakeholders, supports the preparation of memos for management review, makes recommendations to management about the acquisition of projects.

Other activities:

• Analyses and factors in relevant regulations and procedures required by local planning and building departments.

• Keeps himself/herself fully informed on energy sector, technologies, policies, government regulation, industry trends affecting renewable energy and energy storage.

• Gives his/her inputs and recommendations for budget and Long-Term Plan exercises over the countries / projects within his perimeter.

• Contributes to following-up on the portfolio of projects, alerting and prioritizing, when necessary.

• Provides Return on Experience (REX) based on his projects and contributes to improving the development processes.

Context and environment

• The energy transition is partly based on the electrification of energy uses, which requires a massive increase in the supply of green electrons. TotalEnergies is deploying its goal to rank among the top five global producers of solar- and wind-generated electricity by 2030 across the entire renewable electricity value chain (production, storage, trading and sales). The goal is to reach 35 GW of gross capacity for renewable power in 2025, then 100 GW in 2030

• REN Business Unit:

o Total Renewables Business Unit is at the spearhead of the Company's multi-energy and durable strategy

o It covers the development, construction, O&M, asset management and financing of renewable projects: large and small scale (distributed generation) solar, onshore and offshore wind, off-grid energy, storage

o Its strategic objective is to accumulate 35 GW by 2025, 100 GW of operational renewables by 2030 (end of April 2023 baseline: 18,2 GW), and become a worldwide leader, safe and innovative, in renewable energies

o Given this ambitious growth agenda, the rapid pace of operations, and the regular changes, agility and fast learning are imperatives:

? To deliver the objectives of top management

? To continue capturing market opportunities

? To hone our innovation capacities

? While industrializing processes and streamlining our organization

• Projects Division:

o The Projects Division is central in REN's onshore value chain and its growth and leadership strategy towards quality 100 GW

o As part of REN's new organization, the Projects division is dedicated to:

? Managing projects in the development phase, while contributing upstream to the maturation of opportunities harnessed by the Business Developers.

? Overseeing the execution of post-NTP projects, both during construction and commissioning, and for supporting the handover to the Asset & Countries Division for the operation phase

The Project Developer:

• Guarantees the economic, technical and HSE performance of the asset to be built
• Ensures the project meets all the conditions required for construction (permits, tariffs, grid connection, site, technical design, EPC strategy, suppliers, performance, profitability)
• Coordinates all aspects (technical, financial, legal, engineering, etc.), defines the contractual EPC strategy, devises the business model geared to provide the best industrial / sustainability and HSE standards, and arbitrates, when necessary, in line with profitability objectives and investment budgets
• Identifies risks, stewards risk management, defines and follows-up mitigation plans
• Prepares the Final Investment Decision dossier, in coordination with the Investment Control Tower team, contributes to decision-making and to filtering and weaning the pipe of projects

The Incumbent is expected to have a range of competencies and experience including:

• Master Degree / Engineering Degree
• +10 years of experience, in project management in the industry (renewable industry would be a plus), or in business development or in industrial projects architecture
• Understand technical aspects of the Renewable Industry
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Excellent knowledge of local regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent English required; Portuguese will be a strong plus

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The Project Development responsibilities is to develop a performing (highest industrial, sustainable and HSE standards) and profitable (CAPEX, OPEX, planning) portfolio of large scale solar and/or onshore wind and/or hydro power projects initiated by business developers, up to the Final Investment Decision (Notice To Proceed). For each project of the portfolio, in a timely and cost-effective manner, the Project Development secures and finalizes the business pillars (permits, offtake, grid connection, site, financing) and the engineering pillars (design, technology selection, EPC strategy, contractors bidding process and selection).

Each Project Developer leads a multidisciplinary team addressing all aspects of the project (technical, HSE, financial, legal, permitting, procurement, etc.), and coordinates its activity with the Business Developer who focuses on originating the project and maintaining the partner's and off-taker's relationships. This can involve working closely with local developers, local TotalEnergies affiliates, regulatory agencies, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

The Project Developer may also be involved in the early project development stage to contribute with the business Developer to the maturation of the opportunity (tender, acquisition, organic origination) and its inclusion in the projects' portfolio.

Senior Project Developer

• Elaborates and manages development strategy and project development plans to deliver performing and profitable projects on time, quality including H3SE, and budget, in line with Company's requirements:

o Sets the objectives and structures a dedicated organization for developing projects

o Ensures that projects are developed in a timely and cost-effective manner (objectives, schedules, deadlines, critical paths, risk assessment and mitigation plans, budget management, profitability, HSE standards, permitting pathways, contracting strategy, site control, cost control, etc.

o Ensures that the projects go through a selective process to ensure that resources are focused on the right projects

• Pilots local business developers; internal stakeholders and manages suppliers/subcontractors, in coordination with the Business Developer

• As and when required for development activities: Direct interaction with management of external stakeholders (landowners, local & relevant authorities, public entities, advisors, grid operator, TSO electrical compagnies, utilities...) in association with the Business Developer

• Ensures that all activities are led to secure site control (land lease agreement, due diligence if needed, analysis of various reports...), permits and grid connection.

• Ensures that the financial close preparation process is managed and finalised, under the lead of Transaction & Finance teams and in cooperation with the Business Developer and Owner's Representative.

• Ensures that the project development risks are monitored and managed, and mitigation strategies developed as necessary.

• Ensures the economic viability of the project & prepares inputs for financial projections, reviews the economic analysis & business modelling,

• Ensures that payments of development activities are scheduled, controlled, and implemented.

• Ensures that management reporting / presentations are prepared and ready on time, including development status and project economics. Manages internal approval process, communicates to project team and management regarding changing elements and completes requested management reporting and tracking.

• Ensures the preparation, with Business Developer, Country Managing Director and Owner's Representative, of the investment file to present the most qualitative dossier, follows the dossier's review by the Investment control Tower and endorsers, briefs her/his management for the Investment Committee presentation.

• Defines, structures and optimizes the interfaces with all internal support functions (technical, finance, business dev, HSE, construction team, etc.) to efficient collaboration (time and cost efficiency).

• Onboards the Project Execution Manager and oversees the contractors' selection and contract negotiations

• Ensures the management of the project data and the hand-over to the construction team.

• Ensures the offtake allow efficient structuring of the project in close link with other streams (permits, procurement, financing ...) and supports internal stakeholders (Business Developer, offtake manager...) for its securing.

• Ensures the grid interconnection process is managed and finalised

• Supports the acquisition of portfolio & projects assets by coordinating due diligence activities with other internal stakeholders, supports the preparation of memos for management review, makes recommendations to management about the acquisition of projects.

Other activities:

• Analyses and factors in relevant regulations and procedures required by local planning and building departments.

• Keeps himself/herself fully informed on energy sector, technologies, policies, government regulation, industry trends affecting renewable energy and energy storage.

• Gives his/her inputs and recommendations for budget and Long-Term Plan exercises over the countries / projects within his perimeter.

• Contributes to following-up on the portfolio of projects, alerting and prioritizing, when necessary.

• Provides Return on Experience (REX) based on his projects and contributes to improving the development processes.

Context and environment

• The energy transition is partly based on the electrification of energy uses, which requires a massive increase in the supply of green electrons. TotalEnergies is deploying its goal to rank among the top five global producers of solar- and wind-generated electricity by 2030 across the entire renewable electricity value chain (production, storage, trading and sales). The goal is to reach 35 GW of gross capacity for renewable power in 2025, then 100 GW in 2030

• REN Business Unit:

o Total Renewables Business Unit is at the spearhead of the Company's multi-energy and durable strategy

o It covers the development, construction, O&M, asset management and financing of renewable projects: large and small scale (distributed generation) solar, onshore and offshore wind, off-grid energy, storage

o Its strategic objective is to accumulate 35 GW by 2025, 100 GW of operational renewables by 2030 (end of April 2023 baseline: 18,2 GW), and become a worldwide leader, safe and innovative, in renewable energies

o Given this ambitious growth agenda, the rapid pace of operations, and the regular changes, agility and fast learning are imperatives:

? To deliver the objectives of top management

? To continue capturing market opportunities

? To hone our innovation capacities

? While industrializing processes and streamlining our organization

• Projects Division:

o The Projects Division is central in REN's onshore value chain and its growth and leadership strategy towards quality 100 GW

o As part of REN's new organization, the Projects division is dedicated to:

? Managing projects in the development phase, while contributing upstream to the maturation of opportunities harnessed by the Business Developers.

? Overseeing the execution of post-NTP projects, both during construction and commissioning, and for supporting the handover to the Asset & Countries Division for the operation phase

The Project Developer:

• Guarantees the economic, technical and HSE performance of the asset to be built
• Ensures the project meets all the conditions required for construction (permits, tariffs, grid connection, site, technical design, EPC strategy, suppliers, performance, profitability)
• Coordinates all aspects (technical, financial, legal, engineering, etc.), defines the contractual EPC strategy, devises the business model geared to provide the best industrial / sustainability and HSE standards, and arbitrates, when necessary, in line with profitability objectives and investment budgets
• Identifies risks, stewards risk management, defines and follows-up mitigation plans
• Prepares the Final Investment Decision dossier, in coordination with the Investment Control Tower team, contributes to decision-making and to filtering and weaning the pipe of projects

The Incumbent is expected to have a range of competencies and experience including:

• Master Degree / Engineering Degree
• +10 years of experience, in project management in the industry (renewable industry would be a plus), or in business development or in industrial projects architecture
• Understand technical aspects of the Renewable Industry
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Knowledge of financial modelling
• Excellent knowledge of local regulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent English required; Portuguese will be a strong plus