Project Development Associate

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project development team in creating innovative project concepts, identifying potential development partners, and converting opportunities into successful projects.
• Evaluate, screen, and appraise development opportunities considering technical, commercial, and financial feasibility aspects.
• Support the team in structuring and framing development opportunities to establish viable project concepts, including business, financing, and technical plans, and follow through the entire project lifecycle.
• Negotiate and execute co-development partnerships such as LoIs, MoUs, JDAs, and Joint Ventures, acting as the primary contact with partners during project implementation.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop, evaluate, select, and execute robust contracting strategies, maintaining key contacts with contractors.
• Develop and execute stakeholder management strategies engaging internal stakeholders (MHI management and group companies) and external stakeholders (contractors, public administrations, power suppliers, offtakers).
• Lead project value assurance processes, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including financial and funding institutions, to ensure project success and strategic alignment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, management, or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the process, power, or renewables industry, with a focus on capital project development or supporting engineering contractors.
• Experience in the green hydrogen sector is highly valued.
• Strong team collaboration skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in project management, from concept to financial close, using structured processes.
• Excellent communication skills in Business English; proficiency in other European languages is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills with social and intercultural competence.
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate project goals into actionable development plans.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the green hydrogen sector.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, management, or engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.

Benefits & Perks

• A dedicated team for qualified onboarding and ongoing support.
• An exciting role within the forefront of the energy transition.
• Engaging topics in an internationally positioned company located in Dusseldorf.
• Hybrid work model (three days in office) with 40 hours per week.
• 30 vacation days plus additional company-regulated balancing days.