OW, a controlled 50/50 joint venture between EDP and Engie, is looking for a strategic and project management profile Sponsor Relations Manager.
Are you willing to join a passionate and high-performing team in a cross-cultural, fast-paced, and strongly growing environment?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Sponsor Relations Manager is part of Ocean Winds (OW) Liaison Office & Sponsor Relations team, whose role is to manage the relationships between OW Sponsors and OW.
The Sponsor Relations Manager will support in the process to manage relationships with OW Sponsors, according to the instructions of the Director of the department. The Sponsor Relations Manager will oversee OW’s interactions with Sponsors; from coordinating the investment approval process with Sponsors to promoting a proper process of reporting to Sponsors. This role requires thoughtful coordination and cooperation with other OW teams, as well as with representatives on the Sponsors side.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Support the Director of Sponsor Relations in managing and coordinating the relationship with OW Sponsors.
2. Support in the decision-making process to achieve key investment decisions with OW Sponsors. Analyze all investment documentation presented for the approval process with Sponsors.
3. Coordinate other OW teams in the investment approval process with Sponsors. Facilitate the communication and coordination of OW teams when approval processes with Sponsors’ investment committees are required.
4. Produce memos and communicate information continuously and effectively to management and cross-functional teams.
5. Follow up on regular requests coming from OW Sponsors.
6. Represent OW in the different interactions of OW with Sponsors.
7. Establish and manage proper relationships with Sponsor representatives.
8. Support OW management in any tasks related to the management of relationships with OW Sponsors.
9. Participate in relevant committees with Sponsors.
10. Additional duties as needed, as this function requires flexibility and proactiveness.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
1. University Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, or Engineering.
2. Master’s in Business Administration preferred.
LANGUAGES
1. Ability to read, write, and speak English and French fluently.
2. A strong command of Spanish would be highly appreciated.
3. Other languages are a plus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. 5-8 years of working experience.
2. Background in the renewable energy industry, preferably in offshore wind, is a plus.
3. Background in managing stakeholders and investor relations is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE
1. Strategic Analysis.
2. Project Management.
3. Valuation, Financing, and Risk.
4. IT Tools: Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
1. Strong interpersonal skills, critical for this function. Diplomatic, proactive, and easy-going. Ability to properly communicate with different stakeholders, both written and oral.
2. Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
3. Ability to multi-task.
4. Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision.
5. Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects related to project management and offshore wind, with the ability to drive conflict and uncertain situations, always with a problem-solving approach and with high attention to detail.
6. Well-organized and structured thinking, capacity to manage high workloads with tight deadlines in different projects.
7. Ability to travel and work overtime as needed.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The Sponsor Relations Manager will be based in Madrid or Paris in OW’s corporate office.
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