VP, Business Development

About ContourGlobal 

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development. 

ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose. 

Job Summary

As Vice President of Development, you will join our Business Development team. In this role, you will report to SVP Business Development and will have the opportunity to lead the origination, development, and advancement of a portfolio of renewable energy projects across the United States. This role is responsible for driving strategy, executing development and M&A initiatives, and leading a high-performing team to deliver projects from early-stage through Ready-to-Build. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

•           Implement the company’s U.S. development strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives

•           Establish best practices across the development lifecycle

•           Lead market analysis to identify target regions based on demand, transmission, and incentives

•           Shape portfolio strategy across solar, storage, and hybrid opportunities

Project Development & Execution

•           Lead origination and advancement of solar, wind, and BESS projects

•           Execute greenfield development, partnerships, and acquisitions

•           Internal sponsor of M&A processes including diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration

•           Drive projects to Ready-to-Build, managing schedule, cost, and risk

•           Negotiate with landowners, utilities, regulators, and stakeholders

•           Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and manage permitting risks

•           Engage with policymakers to support renewable energy development

Financial & Commercial Management

•           Support development of financial models and capital allocation decisions

•           Support project financing and investor engagement

•           Manage budgets, schedules, and development spend

•           Aid in structuring offtake strategies including PPAs and merchant risk exposure

Team Leadership

•           Build and lead a high-performing development team

•           Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration

•           Drive performance management and professional development

•           Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications and Skills: 

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

•           Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

•           10+ years in utility-scale renewable development

•           Track record delivering 1+ GW of projects

•           Expertise in solar PV and BESS development

•           Strong knowledge of U.S. power markets and regulatory frameworks

•           Experience in M&A transactions

•           Strong financial and leadership skills

• Available to travel up to 30% of time

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working@CG:

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives. 

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.