Project Director (Base in Philipines)

VinEnergo belongs to the VinGroup. We are a fast-growing renewable energy company committed to driving the transition toward sustainable power across Southeast Asia. Our portfolio includes solar, wind, and energy storage projects with a mission to deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy for communities and businesses. We are expanding our presence in the Philippines and are looking for passionate professionals who want to make a real impact in the energy transition.
Project Director for Philippines market is responsible to lead and manage the entire lifecycle of a project, from initial feasibility studies and land acquisition to securing permits, managing construction, and ensuring commercial viability. This position involves strategic planning, financial analysis, business development, M&A, stakeholder management, and risk management to successfully bring large-scale renewable energy projects to completion and operation.
1. Strategic Leadership
- Execute VinEnergo's project development strategy for solar, wind, and hybrid projects in the Philippines.
- Lead origination efforts: site identification, feasibility analysis, and securing land rights.
- Oversee DOE permitting, LGU engagement, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Drive partnerships and joint development agreements (JDAs) with local developers and landowners
2. Business Development & M&A
- Identify and evaluate acquisition targets (operating assets, pipelines, or platforms).
- Lead due diligence (technical, financial, legal) for M&A transactions.
- Negotiate and structure JDAs, MoUs, and acquisition agreements.
- Prepare investment committee papers and support transaction closing
3. Project Development Oversight
- Manage the full lifecycle from origination to pre-construction: permitting, interconnection studies, and
EPC coordination.
- Ensure alignment with NGCP transmission planning and DOE renewable portfolio standards.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
4. Local Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local government units (LGUs), regulatory agencies, and
community stakeholders.
- Represent VinEnergo in consultations, public hearings, and negotiations to ensure smooth project
execution.
- Address local concerns proactively and align development activities with community and regulatory
expectations.
5. Commercial Integration
- Align acquisitions with downstream opportunities (DPPA, RES integration, BESS deployment).
- Ensure acquired projects meet VinEnergo's standards for scalability and profitability.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Technical, Origination, and Commercial teams to ensure bankability and offtake
readiness.
- Coordinate with legal and finance for compliance and transaction structuring.
7. Future Scope
- Opportunity to lead key strategic initiatives as VinEnergo's portfolio scales beyond 2 GW
- Potential to head platform-level acquisitions and strategic partnerships
- Potential involvement in BESS integration, DPPA structuring, and RES operations.