Bid Project Manager
At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution.Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.
As an International Development Manager, you participate in the development of new countries through response to public or private bids in Renewable Energy sector as Independant Power Producer multi technologies (solar, wind, storage, hybrid or hydrogen).
You are the masterpiece of winning IPP offers : from investigation of new countries (incl. site visit, local stakeholders encounter, ambassy and financial lenders interviews), promotion internally of new IPP opportunities, set of bid strategy, preparation of bid, defense of your work to the Board, to negotiations with the Customer.
You will be supported by an internal dedicated team (in technical, EPC cost, financial and legal) to reach your objectives.
The play ground is wide between East of Europe, Balkans, Central Asia and Africa.
If you are Self-starter, resourceful, energetic, driven, reliable and team friendly, it fits to you !
Lead the external service providers after performing the selection process via external consultations, and participate directly in contractual and commercial negotiations with the main suppliers / technological partners of the call for tender,
Anticipate all difficulties (technical, commercial, contractual, financial, internal) and propose /implement the necessary alternative solutions,
Manage all internal review and validation processes before submitting an offer, including a presentation if necessary to the different Committees or the Board of Directors,
Negotiate with the customer, partners, suppliers, financing organizations to definitively acquire the call for tender,
Propose good practices and areas for improvement within the department aimed at improving its functioning and efficiency,
Maintain and promote the values, strength and reputation of the company and its sectors of activity during any interaction with external stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
At least 10 years of experience in a similar position including at least 5 years of experience in the development of renewable energies projects with knowledge of the market and renewable technologies
A successful experience of commercial success in energy infrastructure contracts with high financing and structuring stakes
Knowledge in financial and legal PPA structure would be a plus
KEY SKILLS
Leadership skills including persuasiveness and the ability to influence and lead a multidisciplinary team,
Ability to work autonomously and proactively, with an ability to effectively manage and prioritize time and multiple tasks, especially when working conditions are under stress,
Excellent interpersonal skills
