Head of Project Development (m/f/d) - Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH

Head of Project Development (m/f/d)

**Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH**

**What you will do:** Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH is a joint venture by Volkswagen Kraftwerk GmbH and ClimatePartner GmbH aiming to develop and finance quality climate projects. Our projects are proven to save CO2 emissions and are certified under recognized standards. 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 forestry, agriculture, and renewable energy projects. You will also be the main contact window towards customers, constantly screening their needs and providing suitable solutions to them. You will be reporting directly to the Managing Directors and will closely collaborate with our other teams like Legal, Finance, and Market Intelligence.

**Tasks & Responsibilities:**

• Team lead for climate project development incl guiding of up to 10 cross-sectoral team members
• Coordination of project planning timelines, financing, and reporting of a comprehensive project portfolio
• Strategic portfolio planning in regard to volume and cost expectations
• Management of origination activities of new project development opportunities
• Interface between the project development and other supporting teams as well as towards customers
• 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 climate 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 customer orientation and experience in key account management
• Excellent communication skills in English

**Benefits:**

• Join our dynamic and international team where you can be who you are
• Bright, modern offices centrally located and easily accessible by all modes of transport
• Environmentally friendly alternatives for travelling to the office
• Subsidy for various sports programmes
• 30 days holiday
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Regular check-ins and development meetings
• Company pension scheme with an employer subsidy
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit

**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, and a cover letter. Feel free to contact Lena Stapleton (jobs@climatepartner.com) from Talent Acquisition if you have any questions.

**About us:** ClimatePartner supports companies in climate action. With our solution combining software and consulting, we support our clients in making a contribution to climate action and anchoring it in their strategy. Companies calculate carbon footprints for them or their products, set reduction targets, implement reductions, finance climate projects, and are supported by ClimatePartner through to the communication of their climate action commitment. These five steps can be transparently tracked with the label ClimatePartner certified and the corresponding climate ID page. Where these requirements cannot yet be met, we provide the opportunity to contribute to financing climate projects. This commitment can be demonstrated via the Financial climate contribution label as well as ClimatePartner's established ID tracking.

**Application:** We appreciate your interest in ClimatePartner. Please fill in the following short form. If you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at jobs@climatepartner.com. *[Check the website for the form]*