Business Development Manager

R.O.W.P. Unipessoal Lda
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

RWE, a global leader in offshore wind, aims to develop floating offshore wind projects along the Portuguese coast. With 19 offshore wind farms and 3.3GW of operating capacity, RWE is the second largest offshore wind developer worldwide. As we expand, we seek a Business Development Manager to join our Portuguese team, enhancing RWE’s local capabilities in collaboration with internal and external partners. This role will focus on identifying business opportunities, managing local consents, engaging stakeholders, and developing environmental and supply chain strategies.

The ideal candidate should have experience in renewable energy projects, with offshore wind being a plus, and a high understanding of stakeholder engagement. Experience in renewables development in Portugal, even if gained abroad, is highly valued. Given the market’s early stage and growth potential, proactivity, creativity, and the ability to craft tailored strategies are essential. This role reports to the Country Lead Portugal and the Project Lead at a project level, with potential to coordinate additional resources.

About the role:

• Support Market Strategy: Contribute to RWE’s strategy in Portugal by identifying business opportunities and supporting project development from early stages to build readiness. This includes making key contributions to the development of bidding materials for the obtention of offshore wind development rights 
• Lead Consenting Strategy: Develop and implement consenting strategies, guide the team on permitting and regulatory requirements, and secure necessary consents, permits, and agreements with local stakeholders
• Optimize Supply Chain: Contribute to supply chain planning, working with internal teams to maximize local content and support Portuguese industry development
• Develop Environmental Strategy: Oversee the creation and execution of an environmental strategy tailored to Portuguese marine standards, focusing on protection and sustainability, working along internal resources and partners
• Engage with Stakeholders: Support engagement with government, regulators, partners, and industry bodies, offering expertise on planning, permitting, and consultation responses
• Control Contracts and Risks: Contribute to procuring contracts related to consenting, supply chain, and development, managing budgets, schedules, and risks while coordinating with partners and contractors

Job requirements and experience:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Finance, Law, or Business Administration
• Professional experience in renewable energy project development; offshore wind or renewables development in Portugal is advantageous
• In-depth understanding of Portuguese regulations, permitting processes, and requirements for renewable energy projects, including EIAs
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, subcontractors, and consultants
• Experience managing stakeholders and addressing issues related to renewable energy development in the Portuguese market
• Comfortable working in diverse, cross-cultural teams and collaborating internationally with a focus on inclusion
• Comprehensive interpersonal skills and the ability to convey complex topics clearly to diverse audiences for effective decision-making
• Native Portuguese speaker with advanced English skills; availability to travel across Portugal. Additional languages are beneficial

Your benefits:

• You can expect an international environment in which your know-how counts
• Take the chance and contribute to our growing green strategy
• Benefit from a modern working environment with flexible working hours, a possible hybrid working model etc.
• We offer a great learning platform for growth and development
   

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Any questions? Contact HR: Marc Hofmann, Marc.Hofmann@rwe.com, Contact Business: Alvaro De Miguel, Alvaro.DeMiguel@rwe.com #LI-MH1

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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