Lead Revenue Development Manager (m/w/d)
Ørsted
Company Overview
Ørsted
HeadquartersFredericia, Denmark
Founded1972
SizeApproximately 8,700 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenues of DKK 82.0 billion (approximately €11 billion) in 2023 (source: orsted.com).
What They Do
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on offshore wind as its primary business model. The company develops, constructs, and operates large offshore wind farms using both fixed and floating turbines, and offers services in project development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as power purchase agreements (source: orsted.com). Additionally, Ørsted works with onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, renewable hydrogen, green fuels, and bioenergy, making them a versatile player in the renewable energy market (source: stateofgreen.com). Target markets include Europe, particularly the UK, Germany, and Denmark, as well as the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, where they serve large customers such as national grid operators and utilities (source: orsted.com). Ørsted holds a leading competitive position as the world's largest developer of offshore wind with over 15 GW of installed capacity globally and a pipeline of over 37 GW under development (source: orsted.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among Ørsted's notable projects is the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the UK, which, with a capacity of 1.4 GW, was fully commissioned in 2022 and is the world's largest operational offshore wind farm (source: orsted.com). The Race Bank offshore wind farm, also in the UK, was completed in 2018 with a capacity of 573 MW (source: orsted.com). In the USA, Revolution Wind (704 MW) reached financial close in 2024 with operations planned for 2026, while South Fork Wind (132 MW), the first offshore wind farm in the state, began delivering power to New York in 2024 (source: orsted.com). Current major projects include Hornsea 3 (2.9 GW, UK, under construction with first power expected in 2025) and Greater Changhua 4 (112 MW, Taiwan, commissioning in 2025) (source: orsted.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Ørsted has won a contract for the 2.4 GW Atlantic Shores Project 4 offshore wind lease off the coast of New Jersey, USA, in October 2024 (source: orsted.com). They reached financial close on the 1.1 GW Greater Changhua 4 & 5 offshore wind farms in Taiwan in July 2024, valued at over DKK 10 billion (source: orsted.com). In 2023, Ørsted acquired a 20% stake in the 900 MW Nissen offshore wind project in Germany for €227 million (source: orsted.com). Ørsted also secured €1.2 billion in green financing in 2024 and reported an EBITDA of DKK 18.0 billion in 2023 despite project delays (source: orsted.com).
Working There
Ørsted offers roles in engineering (wind turbine technicians, project engineers), project development (site acquisition, permitting specialists), operations and maintenance (offshore service technicians), supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and sustainability analysis, with high demand in offshore wind construction and hydrogen R&D (source: orsted.com). Active recruitment is taking place at offices in Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark) for engineering and HQ functions, London (UK) for project development, as well as in the USA, Taiwan, and Germany for offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and transformation, as evidenced by their successful shift from fossil fuels, with employee reviews on Glassdoor averaging 4.0/5 for work-life balance and career opportunities (source: glassdoor.com). Documented benefits include competitive salaries, a 37-hour workweek in Denmark, six weeks of paid vacation, pension contributions up to 12%, hybrid work arrangements, and green benefits such as electric vehicle schemes and sustainability training (source: orsted.com).
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Imagine a future where you shape how Ørsted realises value from its portfolio by defining revenue strategies, structuring route-to-market solutions, and enabling better investment and asset decisions.
Join us in this role where you'll lead the development of revenue and route-to-market strategies across the asset lifecycle-from early-stage bids to post-subsidy optimisation-while representing Trading & Revenue in key governance forums. You will work at the intersection of markets, contracts, and partnerships, collaborating closely with Development, EPC, Generation, and co-investors to optimise value and manage risk.
Welcome to Commercial & Portfolio
You'll be part of the Revenue Development team in Commercial & Portfolio, where you, together with your colleagues, will define and implement revenue strategies for Ørsted's portfolio, grounded in deep market insight and rigorous risk/reward analysis. You will play a central role in shaping commercial decisions and aligning stakeholders across the organisation and with external partners.
We are a high-performing and collaborative team, working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve quickly. We take ownership, challenge assumptions, and actively influence outcomes across projects and the wider portfolio.
You'll be expected to
- Lead Trading & Revenue's contribution to asset business cases and M&A processes, representing revenue considerations at key investment and decision gates
- Develop revenue and route-to-market strategies across the asset lifecycle, shaping contracted & merchant revenue strategies from early-stage bid concepts to post-subsidy revenue optimisation
- Drive alignment on revenue assumptions for business cases, identifying opportunities to unlock value and manage commercial risk, and translating insights into recommendations that improve project returns and protect downside exposure
- Act as a key interface to co-investors/partners on revenue topics, ensuring alignment on risk allocation and value creation
- Negotiate and structure route-to-market products and revenue stabilisation solutions for co-investors/partners, in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Trading & Revenue, Business & Project Development, Generation, M&A, and Finance to resolve commercial trade-offs and optimise portfolio value
To succeed in the role, you
- Bring strong commercial judgement and a solid understanding of power markets, revenue drivers, and route-to-market structures: PPAs, hedging strategies, merchant exposure, & subsidy regimes
- Have experience supporting investment decisions, asset business cases, and partnership processes, including shaping, challenging, or validating key commercial assumptions
- Demonstrate the ability to structure and assess complex contractual arrangements and translate analysis into clear commercial recommendations
- Are confident engaging senior stakeholders, facilitating alignment across functions, and influencing outcomes in governance or investment forums
- Have worked with external partners, investors, or customers, ideally on commercial strategy, route-to-market solutions, or risk allocation
- Combine strong analytical capabilities with the ability to distill complex information into clear, decision-ready insights
- Are comfortable taking ownership of complex workstreams, managing ambiguity, and driving progress across multiple stakeholders
Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.
Position salary range
For this role, the base pay will be determined according to the relevant pay structure for the location where the position is filled. Actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and the expected role fulfilment to ensure a fair and competitive offer. Where applicable, you may also be eligible for variable payment and a comprehensive benefits package. Pay details specific to your location will be provided during the interview process.
Pre-employment background checks
For certain positions, a background check may be required as part of the hiring process. Because we recruit across multiple countries, the specific checks performed will depend on the role and the legal requirements in the location where the position is filled. If a background check is relevant for the role you are being considered for, you will be informed during the recruitment process. All background checks are carried out by an external provider and always in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
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About the role
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
Full time
Flexible
Company
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Storage
- Gentofte, Denmark
- London, United Kingdom
- Hamburg, Germany
Senior level
UTC+01:00 – UTC+02:00