Responsibilities

1. Lead business development and early-stage development of renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects across Latin America, identifying opportunities and driving projects from early development through to implementation.
2. Lead or support land acquisition, land negotiations, land leasing, easements and rights of way, driving the negotiation, execution and implementation of related agreements.
3. Advance permitting and other approvals required for project development, coordinating with local authorities, landowners, communities, lawyers, consultants and other stakeholders, and maintaining strong working relationships.
4. Participate in project screening, due diligence, development planning, commercial assessment and negotiations, working with internal teams to bring projects and partnerships to completion.
5. Track development progress, identify risks related to land, permitting, policy and community relations, and coordinate resources to resolve them.
6. Build and maintain relationships with local developers, landowners and other potential partners to support the company's growth in Colombia, Argentina and other Latin American markets.
7. Conduct site visits,



business meetings and on-the-ground coordination as projects require.

Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience in project development or business development in renewable energy or energy infrastructure; hands-on project development experience in Latin America preferred.
2. Proven ability to source projects, negotiate commercial terms and develop partnerships, with experience taking projects from early-stage development through to completion.
3. Solid knowledge of land acquisition, land negotiations, easements, rights of way and project permitting; experience in government relations or community relations management preferred.
4. Project experience in Colombia preferred; additional experience in Argentina or other Latin American countries is a plus.
5. Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and cross-cultural collaboration skills, with the ability to drive projects independently and solve practical problems.
6. Results-oriented with strong execution, willing to work hands-on at project sites.
7. Professional working proficiency in Spanish and business-level proficiency in English.

📌 Business Development Manager (Bogotá)
🏢 Novva Group
📍 Bogotá