M1M1 — Manager (Team Lead)

Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Project Developer

Leads the end-to-end development of renewable energy projects from concept through construction start.

What this level means

Front-line people manager of a single team; owns delivery, coaching, and execution.

Scope
A single team
Autonomy
Manages within established goals
Complexity
Day-to-day delivery and people issues
Impact
Team output and health
Decision rights
Owns team execution, hiring input, performance
Leadership
Direct people management of one team
Typical experience
3–6 yrs

What you'd do

  • Identify and secure project sites.
  • Navigate permits and regulatory approvals.
  • Engage with community and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate project planning and design.
  • Secure financial structuring and offtake agreements.
  • Develop project plans and timelines
  • Conduct site assessments
  • Prepare regulatory submissions
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings
  • Negotiate financial agreements

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • Site identification
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Financial structuring
  • Project coordination
  • Renewable energy technologies
  • Regulatory frameworks
  • Community engagement strategies
  • Financial modeling
  • Project lifecycle management
  • Project management
  • Regulatory Navigation
  • Stakeholder engagement

What good looks like

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or business.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in energy project development.
  • Master’s in Renewable Energy or an MBA preferred.

Common titles

Manager, Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy ManagerRenewable Energy Renewable Energy Project Developer

What it pays

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.