General Manager – Renewable Energy | Germany-Based with Global Impact
* Location: Eschborn, Germany
* Full-Time | Startup Environment | Focus on Projects in Europe and Africa
A unique and strategic leadership opportunity has arisen for an accomplished professional to serve as
General Manager
, tasked with establishing and leading operations in Germany while overseeing the development and delivery of renewable energy projects across Europe and Africa.
The successful candidate will join a small yet globally active renewable energy organisation with a proven history of delivering over 3,000 MW of clean energy solutions across a range of technologies including solar, hydropower, wind, and transmission. With a 30-year track record and ambitions for significant growth, the company is now strengthening its presence in key international markets.
Client Profile:
A renewable energy firm providing comprehensive services across project management, engineering, design, operations, and maintenance for energy infrastructure projects.
This role offers the rare opportunity to lead in a dynamic, startup-like environment—building local infrastructure, shaping strategic direction, and forging key commercial partnerships. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the General Manager will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market expansion.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic direction and operational setup of the German entity, ensuring alignment with broader international objectives.
* Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities, including the preparation of high-impact proposals and participation in competitive tenders.
* Represent the organisation in high-level engagements with banks, government agencies, utilities, and development partners.
* Oversee the successful execution of energy infrastructure projects across multiple technologies and geographies.
* Ensure robust financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational discipline across all activities.
* Recruit, develop, and manage a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusion.
Candidate Profile
* Minimum of 10 years' leadership experience within the energy, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
* Demonstrated success in the development and delivery of renewable energy projects, including experience with project financing and public-private partnerships.
* Strong commercial and strategic capabilities, with excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proven ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environments and to lead teams through complex operational challenges.
* Fluent in English; proficiency in German is highly desirable. Additional language skills (e.g. French, Spanish, or Portuguese) are an advantage.
* EU work authorization is essential.
What the Role Offers
* A defining leadership role in launching and growing operations in a greenfield market.
* The opportunity to contribute directly to the global clean energy transition and sustainable development goals.
* A flat organisational structure that values innovation, initiative, and international collaboration.
* Exposure to diverse stakeholders, including governments, financiers, and industry experts.
* Competitive remuneration, performance-based incentives, and long-term professional growth prospects.
Salary
* 100,000 to 115,000 euros per annum + performance bonus
This is more than a traditional leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation with global impact. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for clean energy and the ambition to build from the ground up, we invite you to apply.