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We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.\nAt the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.\nIf you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.\nReady to make an impact?\nWhy this role matters\nAs a Project Development Manager, you will lead the development and structuring of renewable energy projects from the initial opportunity through to financial close and the start of construction. You will structure and negotiate complex transactions, coordinate internal and external development activities, and work with multidisciplinary teams to progress projects through the development cycle.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nYou will lead project development activities across the project lifecycle, including:\nLead project acquisition negotiations and manage acquisition and transaction processes from opportunity assessment through to completion.\nLead the process of securing project equity and debt financing, working with internal teams, advisers and counterparties through to financial close.\nLead negotiations with prospective development partners and build strong, productive relationships with external stakeholders.\nCoordinate internal and external development activities, including land, permits and approvals, utility interconnection rights, power purchase agreements, EPC and O&M agreements, and project equity and debt financing.\nLead market reviews, analyse regulatory and policy developments, and help shape country and regional development strategies for utility-scale renewable energy projects.\nLead bidding processes and the preparation of high-quality bid packages in response to requests for proposals from utilities and private offtakers.\nLead project managers delivering development services for third-party transactions and manage development teams comprising internal resources, consultants and subcontractors.\nAnalyse project opportunities across Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, and monitor relevant regional power markets, including SAWEM and SAPP.\nYour work will turn promising renewable energy opportunities into bankable projects that can move confidently into construction.\nWhat you’ll gain\nProfessional growth through ownership, exposure and meaningful contribution from day one.\nHands-on leadership experience across project origination, structuring and development.\nBroader commercial understanding through close collaboration with finance, legal, technical and operations teams.\nStronger transaction, negotiation and stakeholder-management capability across complex projects.\nPractical exposure to renewable energy markets, regulations and project development in Sub-Saharan Africa.\nExperience guiding projects from early opportunity assessment to financial close and construction readiness.\nWhat you’ll bring\nExperience and qualifications\nA university-level degree in a commercial or technical discipline.\nFive to ten years of relevant professional experience, ideally in investment banking, project finance, operations or a leading global management consulting environment.\nProven experience closing complex transactions, structuring deals and supporting project finance processes.\nSignificant experience in renewable energy project development in emerging markets, with a sound understanding of power markets and renewable energy fundamentals.\nWorking knowledge of power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, permitting requirements and EPC contract terms is preferred, together with strong business and financial-analysis capability.\nExpert proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and presentation software, and fluent written and spoken English.\nYou will bring a structured, proactive and independent approach, sound judgement and integrity, and the ability to build trusted relationships across cultures and functions.\nYou should be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams, managing external advisers and stakeholders, and working across evolving markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.\nWhat it’s like to work at Scatec\nAt Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.\nIf you enjoy shaping complex renewable energy transactions and want to help bring major projects from opportunity to financial close, this could be a strong next step in your career. You will work across commercial, legal, finance, technical and operations teams to create viable renewable energy projects.\nWhat we offer\nAt Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. 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