Storage Project Manager - H/F

EDF Renewables is a world leader in renewable energy electricity. The company develops, builds and operates clean energy power plants in more than 20 countries both for our own account and for third parties.

EDF Renewables is a subsidiary of EDF Group, helping the Group to achieve its renewable energy goals. EDF generates low-carbon electricity around the world and plans to double its renewable capacity by 2030, from 28 GW (including hydro) to 60 GW, as part of its strategic project "CAP 2030".

Under the “Plan Stockage”, the Group has also announced to strongly increase its storage presence with the ambition to develop 10 GW of additional storage energy systems by 2035, which represents an investment of €8bn.

For further details, please visit EDF Renewables website https://www.edf-renouvelables.com/en/

Job description

Currently, EDF Renewables is seeking for its International Division a

STORAGE PROJECT MANAGER (M/F)

You will undertake some of the responsibilities, tasks and duties listed below:

• Lead and manage storage or hybrid projects with merchant and contracted revenue streams, potentially in collaboration with local entities of EDFR, while ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, and budget.
• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders including financial, dispatch modelling, technical, insurance, legal or tax teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Structure project routes to market including merchant revenue stacking and/or contracted component, in accordance with EDFR hedging risk policy.
• Identify risks and define associated management strategies including deep analysis on market design and regulation.
• If relevant, look for local partners/investors and structure partnership agreements.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring effective communication and alignment among team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve any issues or roadblocks that may impact project delivery.
• Manage project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes.
• Support bid submission and/or prepare decision-making processes: investment committees, financial close, start of construction.
• Analyze the international storage / hybrid market to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges

Skills & Qualities required

• 5-10 years of project management and/or business finance in renewable energy
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Finance
• Proven experience in business development, preferably in the storage / energy sector
• In-depth knowledge of electricity markets, including market structures, pricing mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of the international storage market, including key players, trends, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to persuade and influence potential stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to assess business opportunities and associated risks.
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Open-minded attitude, with the initiative to identify and contribute to tasks beyond immediate scope of responsibilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit, combined with a structured mindset, attention to detail and project management skills
• A positive "can-do" attitude with a flexible approach to work
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• Good business acumen
• Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable interacting with executive-level management
• Fluent in English and French

Job location: Nanterre (92). Located at a 5-minute walk from the Nanterre-Préfecture RER A station, our office based in Origine building benefits from a strategic geographical position in the extension of the La Défense business district.

WE NEED YOUR ENERGY!

By joining EDF Renewables, you will :

• contribute to build a cleaner and greener world by taking up daily and exciting challenges
• have a chance to work with experts in an international environment
• be able to grow and progress through a tailored career path
• be offered a competitive salary package including attractive company benefits and perks
• work in a well-equipped, modern and healthy workplace