VP, Business Development & Strategy

Candidate Profile

Join TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC as a VP, Business Development & Strategy responsible for leading the business development, M&A, and offtake strategy of TERUSA's onshore activities across the US (solar, onshore wind and battery storage).

What You Will Bring:

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related discipline required. Exceptional track-record will be considered in-lieu of a master's degree.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in finance, business development, M&A or comparable experience with a proven track record in a utility or for an IPP.

• Experience managing a team is preferred.

• Demonstrated customer-focused, commercial management, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to details.

• Ability to quickly work into new tasks and accommodate a dynamic environment.

• English required and French a plus.

INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATION:

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

• Drive the short- and medium-term business strategy of TotalEnergies Renewables USA (TERUSA) for onshore & offshore activities. Identify and implement market penetration strategies and new business opportunities.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients, including utilities and corporate offtakers. Coordinate with TGPNA.

• Manage and supervise the development of a portfolio of energy storage projects across various markets.

• Build relationships with external stakeholders (utilities, development partners, advisors, EPC and O&M contractors etc.) and investors (banks, tax equity, insurance companies etc.).

• Lead due diligence, commercial negotiations and deal structuring for acquisitions and partnership with potential co-developers and investors.

• Coordinate with the development, execution, and project finance teams.

• Collaborate with other TotalEnergies' affiliates to identify and implement new business and technology opportunities.

• Keep himself/herself fully informed on key market developments and industry news/events in order to quickly identify business opportunities.

• Contribute to TERUSA's budget and long-term plan exercises and implementation.

• Support TERUSA's growth by contributing to recruitment efforts as well as establishment of TERUSA's organization and governance.

Context & Environment

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. TotalEnergies Renewables USA currently has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Houston, and NYC.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.