Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Energy Transition, this role is vital in project development to cultivate leads into tangible operational projects. Pragmatic focus and execution on project management process to bring projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and exit/sale.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe role requires comprehensive oversight of all ongoing activities and transactions across the six countries where TPC operates. This responsibility demands a high level of prioritization and focused attention to ensure that strategic goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Technical skills such as project structuring, budgeting, and building financial models to achieve the group’s targeted IRR. Competent knowledge and skill to unlock philanthropic capital to catalyze larger and more projects for the group. The roles requires competence in blended finance and financial engineering, to optimally use equity and debt to finance projects and develop it from concept to reality.
As TPC establishes and develops a new Energy Transition Business Unit. The holder of this role will be instrumental in ensuring that the business unit is set up for success and operates in alignment with the organization’s broader objectives. Opportunities related to the energy transition will be pursued both within the organization and through external channels. The individual in this position will work proactively to identify, nurture, and advance these opportunities.
Collaboration and CoordinationSuccess in this role depends on close collaboration with various stakeholders. The position is responsible for multiple project development, ensuring steady progress and alignment across a range of projects within the business unit.
Industry Awareness and Technical Expertise Technical knowledge throughout the entire Energy Transition value chain is essential. This includes understanding areas such as energy audits, energy efficiency, generation, nature-based solutions, and carbon markets. The role also requires a strong grasp of diverse renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, energy storage, nuclear, and geothermal—as well as expertise in energy management.
Leveraging Technology and InnovationTPC utilizes a variety of technologies, including artificial intelligence and other innovative software solutions, to drive productivity and achieve desired outcomes. The position calls for a flexible and proactive approach, making full use of both internal and external resources to deliver organizational success.
OrganisationBuilding and running a high-performance organisation to deliver the energy transition strategy for TPC aligned to the wellbeing mandate.
StrategyExecuting the energy transition strategy and identifying the key and priority sectors and areas for investment and development. Consider the synergies also in adjacent TPC’s businesses.
InvestmentSupport and integrate an investment or M&A based on the strategy to create an operating Energy business for the TPC group
Business Development & OperationsContinue to build and operate the business to generate returns for TPC considering the larger TPC ecosystem synergies. This could include integration with the Logistics Units within TPC.
Requirements/SkillsRenewable energy industry professional with at least 8-10 years of project management, investment, business development and operating experience.Demonstrated the ability to think creatively and work collaboratively (internally and externally) across different levels.Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels. Proven ability to flourish in a dynamic, fast-paced, complex, ambiguous environment.Track record in business start-upsDeep and broad understanding of the energy sector such as the above identified Strong management experience in working with teamsAbility to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.Strong strategic and problem-solving skills.Entrepreneurial Ability to adapt to a fluid environment with changing circumstances.Strong coaching skills. Ability to give and receive feedback effectively.Excellent networking and interpersonal skills.Result-driven with exceptional organizing, planning and prioritization skills.Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner.Commitment to providing the highest level of support and quality; ability to demonstrate exceptional organization and planning skills.Abreast of latest thought leadership in key aspects of human resources.Good time management, high job commitment and ethical standards Open-minded, curious, and willing to explore.Mindful and resourcefulPatient, resilient and decisive
EducationBachelor’s or Master’s Degree or any other related field.Project management Professional Certification will be an advantageAdvocate and Supporter of using business as a force for good (B Corp, NVPC Company of Good etc)