Business Development Manager - BESS

In this role you drive the development of North American battery energy storage projects, coordinating across internal teams and external partners to advance opportunities from planning through execution. You shape schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable storage assets. You'll work closely with cross-functional groups to balance permitting, land, finance, and operations, supporting community outreach and governance processes. This is a mission-driven, collaborative position at a leading renewable energy company with a strong focus on responsible development and impact.

• medical, dental, vision
• disability and life insurance
• voluntary benefits
• family care benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP with employer contribution

• Lead multiple BESS development projects across stage gates, coordinating schedules, teams, bids, and deliverables
• Manage project development plans with risk, budget, and progress tracking against plan
• Coordinate with permitting, land, origination, meteorology, engineering, construction, and other internal teams to maximize opportunities
• Support budgeting, financial modeling, reporting, Salesforce inputs, and Board deliverables
• Assist community outreach and permitting activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee changes to scope, budget, or timing within approved parameters and escalate material issues
• Provide direction and coaching to interns or junior team members as needed
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to enable informed decisions and accountability

• 3-5 years in the power industry with significant renewable energy project development, project finance, or asset management experience
• Basic understanding of land acquisition, interconnection, and permitting in renewable energy
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and databases; GIS and Enverus/Prism experience is a plus
• Ability to motivate and manage internal teams and third-party contractors
• Proven track record in managing development milestones, schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional deliverables
• Strong project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and clearly communicate risks and opportunities to management
• Travel willingness to support development activities
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and reporting processes (preferred)
• People management or mentorship experience (preferred)

• stakeholder engagement
• communication
• analytical thinking
• project management
• budgeting and financial modeling
• risk assessment