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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Energy Storage Project Development Manager based in Brazil.
Join a leading-edge energy storage organization driving the expansion of utility-scale battery storage infrastructure across Brazil’s evolving power system. In this role, you will take ownership of complex, large-scale BESS projects from early-stage development through to financial close and operational readiness. You will operate at the intersection of commercial strategy, regulatory frameworks, and technical development, ensuring projects are successfully de-risked and delivered in a highly dynamic energy market. This position offers high impact, shaping grid resilience through next-generation storage assets that support energy reliability during peak demand and system disruptions. You will work closely with stakeholders across transmission, permitting, and commercial negotiations, playing a key role in expanding a multi-GW portfolio. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly strategic, ideal for professionals who thrive in ownership-heavy roles within renewable infrastructure development.
Accountabilities
- Lead the end-to-end development of utility-scale BESS and renewable energy projects, from site origination through permitting, interconnection, and financial close.
- Define and execute project de-risking and commercial strategies to ensure successful progression to NTP and COD.
- Manage negotiations for PPAs, interconnection agreements, land leases, and regulatory approvals in alignment with Brazilian energy market frameworks.
- Identify, assess, and secure project sites, including conducting due diligence, land acquisition, and contract structuring activities.
- Collaborate with origination and market teams to identify opportunities, respond to RFPs, and support strategic project bidding initiatives.
- Oversee interactions with regulatory bodies such as ONS and EPE, ensuring compliance with transmission and market requirements.
- Maintain project financial viability, ensuring alignment with investment thresholds and supporting financing processes.
- Build and manage relationships with key Brazilian stakeholders, partners, and external counterparties to support project execution.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts across engineering, legal, commercial, and finance teams to drive project delivery.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, energy infrastructure, or utility-scale project development roles.
- Strong track record of delivering greenfield projects through development lifecycles in Brazil, ideally including BESS, solar, or hybrid systems.
- Deep understanding of Brazilian energy market structures, including ONS, EPE processes, and transmission auction frameworks.
- Proven experience negotiating complex agreements such as PPAs, land leases, interconnection agreements, and project acquisition contracts.
- Hands-on expertise in site origination, permitting, land acquisition, and development risk management for large infrastructure projects.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing financial feasibility and project investment criteria.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills across technical, regulatory, and commercial environments.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with high ownership and accountability.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple complex project streams simultaneously.
- Background in battery storage or renewable hybrid projects is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary aligned with senior-level renewable energy roles in Brazil.
- Performance-based incentives tied to project success and portfolio growth.
- Flexible working arrangement with remote-first setup within Brazil.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, nationally significant energy storage infrastructure projects.
- High-impact role with significant ownership and decision-making responsibility.
- Exposure to advanced BESS technology and leading energy transition initiatives.
- Collaborative and transparent leadership environment with strong career growth potential.
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