Team Lead
Business Development & Project Development (PV / Wind / BESS)
Berlin, Germany (Hamburg also considered)
Overview
This business is a leading global independent power producer developing, constructing and operating solar, onshore wind and battery storage projects, with a development pipeline exceeding 60GW across more than 15 active markets. Backed by a major global energy group, the pipeline here is genuinely funded, not speculative, and the platform covers the full project lifecycle in-house, from origination through to construction and long-term asset operation.
The German business is scaling its North-Eastern portfolio and is looking for a Team Lead to take ownership of strategy and delivery across the region, leading a small team of developers while continuing to shape the direction of the business alongside senior leadership.
The Opportunity
You will take on responsibility for driving business development and project development strategy across North-Eastern Germany, managing three direct reports and reporting into the German leadership team. This is a genuine leadership role: you will be expected to develop the team, shape portfolio strategy, and represent the region at a senior level, not simply oversee project delivery.
The technology scope spans PV, onshore wind and BESS, giving you the breadth to build a diverse and resilient regional pipeline rather than being tied to a single technology, across greenfield and brownfield projects.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a team of three project developers, with a strong focus on people and culture, not just project outcomes
- Drive business development and project development strategy across North-Eastern Germany
- Build and manage a diversified portfolio spanning solar, onshore wind and BESS
- Represent the region in discussions with senior leadership, contributing to broader company strategy
- Support origination, permitting and early-to-mid stage development activity across the team's pipeline
- Work collaboratively across a culturally diverse, international team
What we're looking for
- Proven experience leading a development team, with genuine people leadership, not only technical project oversight
- A track record in business development or project development within solar, wind or BESS
- Comfortable driving strategy as well as delivery
- A reflective, open-minded approach, someone confident in their experience but genuinely willing to consider other perspectives
- Strong cross-cultural collaboration skills, given the international make-up of the team
- Fluent German & English is essential
What's on offer
- Base salary: EUR 105,000-110,000, dependent on experience
- 20% bonus
- Further benefits to be confirmed
Why this role
This is a genuine leadership opportunity within a business that has the scale, funding and technology breadth to make good on its ambitions. The leadership team has a strong track record of developing people and values reflective, collaborative team players over rigid hierarchy. For someone ready to move from managing projects to leading people and shaping strategy, this is a strong next step.