Head of Project Development (m/f/d) – Carbon Offset Projects –
Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH
Permanent employee, Full-time * Munich What you will do
Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH is a joint venture by Volkswagen
Kraftwerk GmbH and ClimatePartner GmbH, aiming to develop and
finance quality carbon offset projects. Our projects are proven
to save CO2-emissions and are certified under recognized
standards. They can offset CO2-emissions resulting from the
manufacture and sale of products that cannot be reduced any
further at the moment. All our projects create better living
conditions and contribute to a healthier environment in their
respective regions. In doing so, they support sustainable
development with added social value that is in line with the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As Head (m/f/d) of the Project Development Team, you will be
responsible for the Project Development Team, its strategy, and
all project related tasks regarding origination, financing,
development, and operation of a portfolio of mainly forestry and
renewable energy projects.
You will be reporting directly to the Managing Directors, and you
will closely collaborate with our other teams like Legal, Finance
and Market Intelligence.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Team lead for carbon offset project development incl.
management of up to 15 cross-sectoral team members
- Coordination of project planning, timelines, financing and
reporting of a comprehensive project portfolio
- Strategic portfolio planning in regard of volume and cost
expectations
- Management of origination activities of new project
development opportunities
- Interface between the project development and other
supporting teams
- Preparation and presentation of project opportunities in an
investment committee
- Proactive networking with relevant organizations, project
owners and developers, technology providers, industry
associations, multilateral organizations, government agencies,
and others
- Participation in relevant events and conferences in order to
expand the existing project partner network
Who you are
- At least 7+ years of work experience in the field of climate
change, preferably with experience in project management and
development of CDM, VCS and Gold Standard projects and
methodologies
- At least 5+ years of work experience as a team or department
head
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong network of project developers, consultants, standards,
and investors in the field of carbon offset projects
- Experience in coordinating multiple complex projects and
portfolio planning
- Enthusiasm for approaching new project partners, generating
new business opportunities, closing deals, and expanding
professional networks
- Strong leadership skills, ability to lead and guide an
interdisciplinary and multicultural team
- Excellent communication skills in English
How to apply
Simply click the application button below to apply to this
position. Make sure that you include the following documents in
English:
- your latest CV
- a cover letter
Have any questions? Feel free to contact Mona
Engellandt (jobs@climatepartner.com, +49 89 1222875-27)
from Talent Acquisition.
Creating an inclusive environment is important to us. We provide
equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to
any aspect which makes them unique. If you need any reasonable
adjustments to make the application process accessible for you,
we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
We look forward to your application!
About us
ClimatePartner is a leading solution provider for corporate
climate action: We combine individual consulting with a
cloud-based software that is unique on the market. We help our
customers calculate and reduce carbon emissions and offset
residual emissions. This renders products and companies carbon
neutral, confirmed by our label.
We offer carbon offset projects in different regions and with
different technologies and standards. The additional social
benefits of the projects are particularly important to us. Our
efforts are geared towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) of the United Nations.
ClimatePartner was founded in Munich in 2006. Today, our more
than 500 employees are spread across offices in Barcelona,
Berlin, Boston, Essen, London, Milan, Munich (HQ), Paris,
Stockholm, The Hague, Vienna and Zurich. We work with more than
5,000 companies in 60+ countries.
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