Greenvolt

Develops biomass, wind, solar, storage assets

Project Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in planning, scheduling, or engineering, such as electrical engineering, energy technology, renewable energy systems, or agriculture.
Four to six years of experience developing renewable energy projects in the Japanese market; experience in solar power generation or battery energy storage systems is preferred.
Extensive knowledge and practical experience in licensing procedures.
Experience handling land area records, land registry records, and maps, including cadastral, parcel, and topographical maps.
A basic understanding of the equipment and technology used in large-scale solar power plants.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Native-level Japanese.
Fluent verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.
Ability to travel domestically.
A standard driver's license.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage project development activities for solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system projects, including site identification, land negotiations, permitting, and coordination with landowners, local communities, and government authorities.
Advance new developments, joint developments, and large-scale solar photovoltaic projects in Japan.
Build relationships with landowners and local communities, secure land, and obtain approvals and building permits.
Identify and evaluate potential sites for solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system projects, accounting for resource availability, constraints, and applicable regulations.
Stay up to date on Japan's solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system regulations, including Contracts for Difference and Feed-in Premium schemes.
Manage approval processes to ensure projects are ready for construction and provide regular progress reports.
Conclude purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, and permitting agreements with landowners to advance projects.
Coordinate with landowners, local communities, government agencies, and internal teams to support project execution.
Manage projects to meet cost, budget, schedule, and contractual goals.
Manage approval processes for land use, development, environmental impact, and grid connection.
Research and evaluate relevant local political and urban planning regulations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in solar power generation or battery energy storage systems.

Project Manager

Greenvolt · Tokyo, Japan · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-30

Workplace: on_site

Department: GREENVOLT SOLAR JAPAN K.K.

Description

Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in 16 countries (Europe & North America).

Greenvolt is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and manage project development activities for solar PV and BESS projects, including site identification, land negotiations, permitting, and coordination with landowners, local communities, and government authorities. Ensure projects progress toward construction readiness by managing approval processes, securing required agreements, and providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Developer will play a key role in Greenvolt's expansion in Japan, leading the advancement of new developments, joint developments, and large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.

Responsible for building relationships with landowners and local communities, securing land, and obtaining various approvals and building permits. Identify and evaluate potential sites for solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects, taking into account resource availability, constraints, and relevant regulations.
Be familiar with Japan's regulations for solar PV and BESS (including CFD and FIP schemes) and stay up to date on the latest developments.
Manage various approval processes to ensure projects are construction-ready, and provide regular progress reports.
Conclude purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, and permitting agreements with landowners to ensure project progress.
Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders such as landowners, local communities, and government agencies. Manage projects to achieve cost, budget, schedule, and contractual goals.
Manage approval processes for land use, development, environmental impact, and grid connection.
Work with relevant teams within Greenvolt to support the smooth execution of projects.
Research and evaluate relevant local political and urban planning regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in planning, scheduling, or engineering (electrical, energy technology, renewable energy systems, agriculture, etc.)
4–6 years of experience developing renewable energy projects in the Japanese market (experience in solar power generation or BESS preferred)
Extensive knowledge and practical experience in licensing procedures
Experience handling land area records, land registry records, and various maps (cadastral maps, parcel maps, topographical maps, etc.)
Basic understanding of the equipment and technology used in large-scale solar power plants
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
Japanese: Native level
Fluent communication skills (verbal and written) in English/Spanish
Responsible, flexible, patient, and able to travel domestically
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Standard driver's license

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About the Company

Greenvolt

Develops biomass, wind, solar, storage assets

Greenvolt is a pan-European independent power producer and renewable energy developer focused on three pillars: sustainable biomass, utility-scale wind and solar projects, and distributed generation. It manages the full lifecycle of green energy assets—from development and construction to operation and strategic asset rotation—across multiple geographies. Its products come from electricity generation tied to long-term power purchase agreements, with revenue also derived from the strategic sale of mature renewable assets. The company is expanding into battery energy storage to enhance grid flexibility. Greenvolt distinguishes itself through strong execution capabilities, deep technical expertise, and a growing project pipeline supported by solid institutional backing. Its goal is to accelerate the global energy transition by enabling large-scale renewable developments and decentralized self-consumption, improving grid reliability, and helping customers reduce their carbon footprints.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Lisbon, Portugal
Founded: 2005

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