Aypa Power

Senior Director of Development, WECC

United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago

M&ALeadershipRenewable Energy

About the role

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities.
We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018.
The Senior Director of Development for the WECC energy markets will provide critical oversight, guidance, and management to the projects and teams leading this region.

Lead a team of developers working across the entire project development lifecycle in alignment with organizational goals and long-term objectives for the WECC market with specific
Provide strategic guidance and support to a team of developers to achieve project goals with exclusive responsibility for real estate and permitting goals
Manage a cross-functional team of experts in real estate, transmission, interconnection, project engineering, legal, and finance
Collaborate with the Strategic Development team on comprehensive market analysis efforts, identifying new opportunities and potential areas for expansion within the WECC market
Collaborate with the Origination team to ensure consistent feedback and to maximize WECC portfolio market potential
Collaborate with the M&A team to complete due diligence processes for project acquisitions thoroughly assessing risks and opportunities.
At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do.

Bachelor's Degree;
A graduate degree (MBA) is desirable;
Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in renewable energy project development (preferably utility-scale);
Successful track record of executing complex energy projects and/or transactions;
Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic;
Must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.

Ability to work in the United States is a requirement.
We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences.
Project development experience in WECC strongly preferred

Aypa offers an attractive benefit package with excellent health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, and other health and wellness benefits.
An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.
A location in the Western US is preferred, however, location is flexible provided candidate is able to travel, as required.

With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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