Chief Development Officer / Senior Vice President (f/m/d) at Uniper
Düsseldorf, , Germany -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Uniper Renewables GmbH is a central pillar of Uniper’s transformation into a clean, secure, and future-oriented energy provider. With a clear mandate and the financial strength to scale, we are actively developing a multi-GW portfolio of solar PV, onshore wind, and co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our mission is to build a pan-European, utility-scale renewable energy platform through greenfield development, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution.Uniper Renewables GmbH is a central pillar of Uniper’s transformation into a clean, secure, and future-oriented energy provider. With a clear mandate and the financial strength to scale, we are actively developing a multi-GW portfolio of solar PV, onshore wind, and co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our mission is to build a pan-European, utility-scale renewable energy platform through greenfield development, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution.

Responsibilities
  • Strategic Execution and Leadership
  • Collaborate with the CSO and C-suite to shape and support corporate strategy, market prioritization, and platform design.
  • Lead the execution of the agreed project origination and development strategy, ensuring alignment with investment criteria and growth targets.
  • Provide market intelligence and development performance insights to guide strategic decisions.
  • Project Origination & Development (until FID)
  • Oversee the origination, permitting, grid connection, and risk management of greenfield projects across solar PV, onshore wind, and BESS.
  • Team up with the CCO area to originate and execute co-development and JV partnerships, ensuring alignment with commercial and technical requirements.
  • Deliver investment-grade projects across multiple geographies, progressing them to FID.
  • Coordination and Governance
  • Ensure strong collaboration with the CCO, Engineering, M&A, Grid, Finance, and ESG functions to maintain project quality, bankability, and market readiness.
  • Manage development governance, approval processes, and tools to manage pipeline progression efficiently and aligned with Uniper standards.
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Build, lead, and empower geographically distributed and cross-functional development teams (80~120 FTEs) in EU (5~7 countries).
  • Cultivate a performance and purpose-driven culture focused on delivery, innovation, and operational excellence.
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