Job description
Formative Search has partnered up with a world leader in the infrastructure investment space that is very bullish on Asia Pacific. As they build out a presence across the region, we are supporting their hiring in key markets like Japan. One of the priority roles right now is a Country Head to lead their efforts in Japan.What we are expecting from the Japan Country Head
- To lead the project development and delivery activities for the company's pipeline of Japanese renewable energy projects, with an emphasis on battery storage.
- To act as the company's representative with ultimate responsibility for the performance of their projects’ technical and commercial activities in Japan.
- Develop strategic alliances and collaborative relationships with channel partners, government and provincial department, developers, contractors, equipment suppliers, technical advisors, utilities, communities and other key stakeholders.
- Advise and consult with cross-functional teams as well as negotiating and overseeing EPC and O&M contracts with potential contractors and suppliers.
- To do necessary follow ups for ensuring that the project activities and milestones are completed well within the time.
- Policy advocacy and representation in the concerned regulatory and government bodies for sustainable renewable business.
- Support hiring of additional business development and project implementation staff.
- An accomplished professional with a degree in business, engineering or science.
- At least 15 years of proven experience with key players in energy, infrastructure, or power markets across Japan and other international jurisdictions.
- Working knowledge of the renewable energy landscape in Japan.
- Proven ability to succeed in a complex stakeholder environment, with strong relationship building and influencing skills and the ability to drive change.
- Experience in managing, coaching and building high quality teams, and with a pro-active and entrepreneurial mind-set.
If any of this sounds like the opportunity for you, or you have a recommendation of someone in mind, please get back in touch with myself at adam@formativesearch.com.