Project Development Manager France

 We are looking for you as Project Development Manager (all genders)   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Management of project planning, implementation, and oversight in France, from initiation to completion.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, and external stakeholders, to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Initiation, monitoring, and coordination of official procedures, including environmental planning, connection, and construction processes.
• Providing support to the Management Board in organizational growth and project portfolio development.
• Assisting in the negotiation of agreements securing real estate usage rights and contracts with energy operators and contractors.
• Manage weekly reporting on their own projects based on Uniper internal tools
• Design, implement and continuously improve the tools used to manage development activities, in coordination with the relevant internal teams.
• Building positive relationships through collaboration with local authorities, communities, and landowners.

Your profile

• Degree in engineering, business, economics, or a related field, with a solution-oriented mindset and commitment to learning
• In-depth knowledge of project development stages, including permitting, land contracts, and grid connections, with track record in utility-scale solar or wind projects up to financial investment decision
• Technical expertise in wind and solar projects, including CAD, GIS, and Office tools, with experience in the french regulatory framework and permitting
• Strong project management skills, including the use of tools, detailed reporting, and long-term planning
• Growth mindset with openness to new technologies and a willingness to continuously develop relevant skills and capabilities
• Familiarity with financial tools and concepts, and excellent communication and presentation skills in international, multicultural settings
• Fluency in French and English; additional language skills are a plus

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

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 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.