Chief Development Officer / Senior Vice President (f/m/d)Join to apply for the Chief Development Officer / Senior Vice President (f/m/d) role at UniperChief Development Officer / Senior Vice President (f/m/d)1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Chief Development Officer / Senior Vice President (f/m/d) role at UniperGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Uniper Renewables GmbH is a central pillar of Uniper's transformation into a clean, secure, and future-oriented energy provider. With a clear mandate and the financial strength to scale, we are actively developing a multi-GW portfolio of solar PV, onshore wind, and co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our mission is to build a pan-European, utility-scale renewable energy platform through greenfield development, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution.Your responsibilitiesCollaborate with the CSO and C-suite to shape and support corporate strategy, market prioritization, and platform design.Lead the execution of the agreed project origination and development strategy, ensuring alignment with investment criteria and growth targets.Provide market intelligence and development performance insights to guide strategic decisions.Oversee the origination, permitting, grid connection, and risk management of greenfield projects across solar PV, onshore wind, and BESS.Team up with the CCO area to originate and execute co-development and JV partnerships, ensuring alignment with commercial and technical requirements.Deliver investment-grade projects across multiple geographies, progressing them to FID.Ensure strong collaboration with the CCO, Engineering, M&A, Grid, Finance, and ESG functions to maintain project quality, bankability, and market readiness.Manage development governance, approval processes, and tools to manage pipeline progression efficiently and aligned with Uniper standards.Build, lead, and empower geographically distributed and cross-functional development teams (80~120 FTEs) in EU (5~7 countries).Cultivate a performance and purpose-driven culture focused on delivery, innovation, and operational excellence.Your profile15+ years of senior leadership experience in renewable energy development, with a strong track record in solar PV, wind, and BESS.Proven success in delivering large-scale projects across European markets from origination to FID.Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, grid development, and project risk management.Experience structuring and managing co-development and JV partnerships.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across functions and cultures.Fluent in English; German and other European languages are a plus.Uniper Renewables GmbH is a central pillar of Uniper's transformation into a clean, secure, and future-oriented energy provider. With a clear mandate and the financial strength to scale, we are actively developing a multi-GW portfolio of solar PV, onshore wind, and co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our mission is to build a pan-European, utility-scale renewable energy platform through greenfield development, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManufacturingIndustriesUtilitiesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Uniper by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Chief Development Officer” roles.Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 1 day agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr