Leiter Onshore-Entwicklung (f/m/d)

Job Description

We are looking the Head of Onshore Development, who will be accountable for leading and delivering the Company's onshore wind, solar, and BESS development portfolio across the Baltic states and Poland, converting a multi‑GW pipeline into investment‑grade projects. The role enforces disciplined stage‑gate governance, ensures technical and financial rigour, prepares Board‑ready FID cases, manages the development budget, and operates credibly at Investment Committee and Board level. If all this speaks to you, we would like to invite you to join us.

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by

• Accountable for the strategic leadership and delivery of a ~7 GW onshore wind and solar development portfolio across Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and future EU markets, ensuring disciplined progression through the Stage‑Gate Process to Final Investment Decision (FID) in line with Ignitis Renewables governance standards.
• Design, embed, and continuously enhance a best‑in‑class stage‑gate development framework, enabling rigorous governance, clarity of decision rights, and consistently high‑quality investment decisions from origination through Investment Committee and Board approval.
• Ensure full commercial, technical, regulatory, ESG, and financial preparedness of projects, overseeing permitting, grid, land, due diligence, financial modelling, and risk management to deliver investment‑ready, Board‑grade FID submissions.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the onshore development organisation, shaping a high‑performing team with clear ownership, accountability, succession planning, and a strong performance culture aligned with Group values.
• Own portfolio‑level financial stewardship, including development budgets, cost forecasting, external advisory spend, and headcount planning, supported by transparent portfolio dashboards and regular performance reporting to senior management and the Board.
• Act as a senior representative and trusted counterpart to external and internal stakeholders, including regulators, TSOs, authorities, partners, and Group functions, proactively managing risks and dependencies to protect delivery timelines and value creation.
• Drive portfolio growth and market expansion, identifying and advancing new development opportunities and entry strategies, and presenting robust, value‑accretive business cases to the COO and Executive Committee in support of long‑term growth objectives.

Required for this position

• Senior leadership experience in renewable energy development, with 12+ years in onshore wind and/or solar and a demonstrated ability to lead large, complex development portfolios.
• Proven accountability for multi‑GW, multi‑country development portfolios, successfully progressing projects from early‑stage origination through Final Investment Decision within a corporate or utility environment.
• Strong governance and decision‑making capability, including hands‑on experience implementing and enforcing structured stage‑gate development frameworks and operating effectively within Board and Investment Committee governance.
• Advanced commercial, financial, and risk acumen, with deep understanding of project finance and investment appraisal (IRR, NPV, LCOE, WACC) at project and portfolio level.
• Deep technical and regulatory competence, including permitting, environmental impact assessment, grid connection, land, and compliance within European renewable energy markets.
• Credible board‑level communicator and people leader, able to lead multidisciplinary international teams and present complex technical and financial matters with clarity and authority.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) required as the primary working language; additional proficiency in Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, or Polish is a strong advantage.

In return for creating a more sustainable future, we promise

• To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, etc.
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together, they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets - we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating "f/m/d" next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders - female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.

Salary range for this position group

is 8860 to 13270 EUR (before taxes). The final offer depends on experience and competence. Variable part of remuneration may be paid depending on results.