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Senior Development Manager - Wind

Texas, Texas Permanent USD150,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
As a Senior Development Manager - Wind you will lead the execution of wind projects, managing development timelines, risks, and stakeholder negotiations. This role requires expertise in land acquisition, permitting, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive projects from origination through commercialization, contributing to the expansion of renewable energy across North America.
  • Lead the Future of Renewable Energy
  • Grow with an Industry Leader

About Our Client

A leading renewable energy developer specializing in wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The company focuses on project origination, development, acquisition, and commercialization across North America, leveraging its expertise in engineering, permitting, and financing to drive growth in the clean energy sector.

Job Description

The Senior Development Manager - Wind will be responsible for

  • Project Execution & Leadership - Manage a portfolio of renewable energy wind projects, ensuring timely development while mitigating risks and maintaining budgets.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Lead negotiations with landowners, regulatory agencies, utilities, and investors to facilitate project approvals and agreements.
  • Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with internal teams (engineering, legal, finance) to advance projects and support business growth.
  • Business Development & Commercialization - Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities, oversee due diligence, and contribute to pipeline growth.
  • Reporting & Compliance - Ensure accurate project tracking, reporting, and internal approvals in alignment with company strategies.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Ideal Senior Development Manager - Wind will have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of renewable energy development experience, preferably in wind projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project development processes, permitting, interconnection, and financial analysis.
  • Proven track record of leading projects from early development to financial close (NTP/COD).
  • Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% within the U.S. and Canada as required.

What's on Offer

The Senior Development Manager - Wind will be eligible for

  • Competitive base salary of $150k-$170k
  • Annual bonus of 30-40%
  • Comprehensive health care benefits
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Remote work in Texas
Contact
Melody Wilbanks
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6669179

Job summary

Sector
Renewable Energy
Sub Sector
Development Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Texas
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Melody Wilbanks
Job Reference
JN-022025-6669179