Hybrid Director of Wind Energy, France

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About the role

  • Reporting to the Director of Development France, you will be responsible for:
  • Proposing an origination and development strategy for greenfield wind and repowering projects to the Development Directorate
  • Market monitoring, analysis, prospective studies and related marketing for the wind sector
  • Engaging in lobbying at national, regional, political and association levels, in collaboration with Public Affairs
  • Proposing and implementing an organizational structure and resources aligned with the approved strategy, markets and objectives, consistent with budgets
  • Analyzing and proposing a strategy for acquiring external project portfolios
  • Proposing tariff hedging strategies (Corporate PPA, CRE tenders) and managing tender submissions
  • Preparing, proposing and monitoring annual and multi-year budgets of costs and revenues for wind activity from prospecting to the start of project construction
  • Developing, proposing and tracking annual wind development objectives and performance indicators for the company
  • Cascading development targets to team leaders
  • Establishing and updating effective procedures necessary to govern wind development activities and to implement the company’s strategy
  • Proposing and actively participating in continuous improvement and transformation initiatives within the company
  • Participating in coordination meetings with all Q ENERGY Directorates
  • Leading, monitoring and reporting on the activity within your scope: portfolio evolution, budget, H&S
  • Operational follow-up of wind development activities: trade-offs, project strategies, commercial offers, project decision-making, HR support in liaison with Regional Managers and project teams
  • Managing the portfolio in alignment with company objectives and strategy
  • Managing, supporting and taking actions required for the professional development of team managers
  • Internal communication and reporting, top-down and bottom-up, related to your area of responsibility and the company’s overall activity, for teams and management

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Master’s level / Bac +5) with recognized expertise in renewable energy development and leading ambitious projects
  • Expert in bid/tender strategy, able to convert opportunities into concrete successes through analytical, results-oriented approaches
  • Seasoned influencer within the sector, comfortable with institutional representation and building strategic alliances
  • Experienced project manager, adept at coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing complex issues in a fast-changing environment
  • Natural leader, inspiring and unifying, capable of mobilizing teams around a shared vision and supporting their growth
  • Advanced risk management skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach
  • Fluent English, essential for operating in an international ecosystem and collaborating with global partners
  • Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, ensuring relevant, decision-focused reporting
  • Key soft skills: leadership, agility, curiosity, collaboration, adaptability, decisiveness and a drive for challenge
  • The role is based in Paris, Lyon, Avignon, Bordeaux or Nantes.

Benefits

  • Strong, well-embodied values
  • Close, hands-on management
  • A learning-oriented organizational dynamic
  • A company in continuous growth
  • Recognition and development of skills
  • Our social benefits:
  • Flexibility and well-being: possibility of telework days and flexible working hours
  • 4 days of paid leave per year offered for volunteering activities
  • Company matching of charitable donations up to €500 per year
  • Sustainable mobility allowance for soft mobility (bicycle, etc.) or carpooling and support for eco-mobility
  • Meal vouchers (restaurant vouchers) — €9 value with 50% covered by the company
  • Well-being activities (dance, pilates, sophrology) and events regularly organized by the Works Council (CSE)
  • Very good health insurance (family coverage included) and provident insurance
  • We help create a professional environment based on respect and kindness, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to contribute innovative ideas and perspectives. We pursue our diversity and inclusion strategy to ensure equal opportunities and support the career development of everyone.

Job title

Director of Wind Energy, France

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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