Sr. Energy Storage Project Development Manger

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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