Energy Storage Development Manager

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead various energy storage growth initiatives with guidance from senior development group team members. 

• Support the development team in preparing and updating the Energy Storage development strategy. 

• Support, empower and coordinate use of internal subject matter experts in engineering, procurement, construction, legal, financial valuations, project finance, etc. 

• Manage third-party advisors and consultants. 

• Lead the broader team through the process for submissions of RFQs, RFPs and auctions for project offtake opportunities.  

• Create and track project development plans and budgets for development projects and manage project progress towards task deadlines while identifying critical path challenges, project resource constraints and requirements. 

• Work with the Project Management Office on creating a project development plan and a stage gate model. 

• Gather relevant information to identify risks on projects and subsequently prepare and propose mitigation measures to resolve. 

• Monitor and manage key policy developments that impact projects, involvement with trade associations. 

• Support energy storage acquisition opportunities. 

• Lead through Northland’s internal approval process, including preparation of investment committee presentations and review of financial models. 

Who You Are: 

• A proactive self-starter: You have a desire to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment. You have proven ability to take initiative, organize, manage, and prioritize a high volume of projects simultaneously. 

• Commercially minded: You have experience in and the desire to negotiate a set of conditions or commercial terms with a counterparty, whether it be a supplier, buyer or regulatory body, and to quantify the impact of that negotiation outcome on the project’s economics. 

• Collaborative: You are committed to our shared success above any individual achievements. You welcome the opportunity to learn from and share with other teams, countries, and regions. 

• Process and project management oriented: You are organized and thorough in providing structure to projects and experienced in connecting multiple stakeholders together with aligned interest. 

• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure that project documentation is accurate. You will follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete. 

• A strong communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to convey your message in a clear and concise manner. 

Qualifications and Experience  

• Completed University bachelor’s degree. 

• Relevant graduate-level training, such as law, engineering, MBA or other master’s degree is preferred. 

• 3-5 years of experience in the energy industry. Energy storage experience is preferred.  

• Strong understanding of the power generation industry and wholesale power markets 

• Ability to lead a project team to achieve project objectives and key milestones 

• Presence with purpose – You can take advantage of our hybrid model (team-dependent, you work from wherever makes you most comfortable). Our Workplace Reimagined framework also offers flex time so you can define your work schedule within certain parameters.   

• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.  

• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.  

• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

• Continuous Learning support – You will gain new skills by accessing LinkedIn Learning’s on-demand platform with 16,000+ courses in multiple languages, and by taking advantage of our education reimbursement program.