Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europes largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces power out of hydro, wind, solar, gas-fire and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations and has over 3600 employees in 16 countries.

 

For our office in Bangalore we are currently looking to hire

Sr. Manager - Business Development (Solar)

As part of the Norwegian state owned Statkraft Group, Statkraft has been in India since 2004 and was the first foreign investor in Indian hydropower sector. The objective is to become a significant independent power producer in India over the next few years. 

 

Your role-

The role represents a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth by being a part of the team involved in Business Development activities in India, focusing on green field Solar projects.

 

Your Main Responsibilities :

• Carrying Business Development in solar power with focus on greenfield development.
• Execute and continuously update Company’s business plan in line with organisation’s strategy for Renewable energy.
• Improve and streamline Renewable energy business models and Statkraft’s offerings including commercial, market, financing, governance and regulatory aspects.
• Carrying out project development which include, land, licensing and permits and having full understanding of regulatory constraints and opportunity space.
• Drive a customer centric approach through continuous interactions with internal and external stakeholders and manage different channels for customer acquisition, marketing and retention.
• Understand the industry, peers, competitors and suppliers and able to negotiate the requirements.
• Monitor industry in terms of market development, new projects, competitive activity, new customers, technological changes and new offerings etc.
• Ensure compliance to internal policies and business framework across business development cycle.

 

Requirement -

The successful candidate should have hands on experience in Business and Project Development, PPA negotiation with Industrial and commercial customers. He/She should have a network of stakeholders and customers, especially in South India, and should possess fair knowledge of:

 

• Solar Power Industry/ Wind Power Industry / Indian Renewable Power Sector
• Local laws and regulatory framework related to licensing, permits and power sales at state and central level
• Commercial and financial assessment
• Ability to represent Statkraft towards customers and stakeholder 
• Billing and Settlement process of Discoms.
• Good communication and IT skills

 

Background

• Bachelor in Engineering or Business from a reputed Institute/University with contractual and commercial insight and preferably Masters in Business Administration or Management Science
• Knowledge of Renewables and Business Development
• Proven experience of development of Solar project and Wind projects
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership in formal and informal settings
• Willing to travel, flexible and dynamic

 

Experience

12+ years in Renewable Power Industry, of which the last five years should have been in business development of the projects, preferably in the solar and wind energy sector.

 

Personal Attributes

 The successful candidate should be

• Dynamic, result oriented power sector professional with strong analytic skills, highly motivated, ability to work independently as well as contributing in a team
• Structured and highly attentive of details
• Capable of presenting results clearly in a written and verbal way
• Customer centric, willing to listen to customers and taking the feedback to improve Company’s offerings in an agile way
• In possession of high integrity and committed to enhance company’s overall success

 

Statkraft offers:

• Professional and personal development in a multinational company experiencing strong growth.
• A positive working environment characterised by competence, responsibility and innovation.
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background.
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.

 

Expected start date: As soon as possible                                 Location: Bangalore – Whitefield  

Contact : Ruchika Jain                                                                       Travelling: Frequent travel across India