Program Director

Role Location Industry:

Renewable Energy, Solar l Wind l Battery Energy

Location:

USA

Job Type:

Remote I Full-Time | Permanent

Reports To:

Chief Strategy Officer

Mission At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Role Overview

Manage the proper progress of Renewable Energy Projects, promoting the execution of projects to maximize each project's results concerning the Company's objectives while delivering them on time, in accordance with the Investment Committee's approval and Zelestra's contracts and policies.

Role Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or similar academic background.

- At least 10 years of professional experience in project management, business or executive management roles.

- Experience organizing and leading multiple teams and departments.

- Consulting experience focused on operations management.

Role Responsibility

- Represent Zelestra in all interactions with external stakeholders, including public institutions, local communities, lenders, owners, and independent engineers.

- Coordinate cross-functional communication within Zelestra to ensure alignment and timely project execution.

- Oversee project delivery in compliance with Power Purchase Agreements and client commitments.

- Ensure project design and execution align with contractual obligations, environmental standards, and company policies.

- Lead the negotiation and execution of major contracts such as EPC, supply, O&M, asset management, financial, and development agreements.

- Establish and allocate project resources, building effective teams with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure financial, schedule, quality, and safety targets are met.

- Develop and maintain a risk management plan, continuously evaluating risks and opportunities to optimize project performance.

- Assume full ownership of the project from advanced development through commercial operations.

- Share performance data and process insights with other business units to support continuous improvement.

- Collaborate with planning teams to build and manage schedules, minimizing delays and ensuring milestone achievement.

- Support the Finance team during funding and due diligence, tracking financial performance against agreed KPIs.

- Identify and address financial deviations promptly to keep the project aligned with budgetary goals.

Apply Today!

Apply today to be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and delivering meaningful, sustainable impact through every project we lead.

Keywords:

Solar Project Development, Wind Energy Development, Utility-Scale Solar Projects, Clean Energy Jobs, Renewable Energy Operations, Energy Storage Projects, Solar Energy Careers, Wind Farm Projects, Battery Storage Systems.

Benefits The salary for this position typically ranges from minimum to mid-point annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Zelestra offers a wide range of supportive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off, and a competitive bonus program.

Let's co-build a carbon-free tomorrow!

Visit us at zelestra.energy

Let's co-build a carbon-free tomorrow!

Visit us at zelestra.energy