Vice President, Power Plant Division
New Leaf EnergyTroy, New York
Full Time
Posted October 22, 2025
$220k - $256k
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Job Description
The Vice President of the IPP division at New Leaf Energy will lead the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, manage a small team, oversee project financing and asset management, and ensure the division's profitability while supporting the company's core development business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the profitable and efficient operation of the IPP division, including P&L responsibility.
- Oversee the development and completion of the remaining work to establish the IPP business.
- Manage a team of 6-8 employees within the IPP division, ensuring efficiency and growth.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to perform IPP functions and build relationships with outsourced service providers.
- Collaborate with other company leaders to ensure smooth cross-functional relationships and support the core development business.
- Develop and implement asset management strategies for projects reaching commercial operation.
- Oversee high-quality, on-budget, on-time construction projects by hiring and managing EPC contractors.
- Collaborate with the CEO and team to raise capital for project financing.
- Sell IPP assets at optimal prices to recycle capital and maximize value.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in renewable energy development, EPC, project finance, and or operations, ideally including experience operating one or more essential functions for a renewable energy IPP.
- Experience scaling organizations or building new functions within a growth-stage company.
- Prior P L responsibility for a business or business unit and a strong understanding of the drivers of financial results for an IPP business.
- Project design and construction subject matter expertise derived from direct experience.
- Familiarity with power purchase agreements, contract negotiations, and power plant offtake strategies, as well as with aspects of project finance such as capital structure and M A.
- Superb stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience working with a wide range of stakeholders including investors, lenders, utilities, and leaders of other departments or functions within a single company.
- Ability to evaluate project economics and perform or oversee financial modeling to drive business decisions.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adaptability to changing regulatory, financial, and market conditions.
- A track record of strong people management including mentoring, developing talent, and building cohesive, high-performing teams that include a diverse set of skills, habits, and cultures such as finance, development, and construction management.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with comfort in board- and executive-level communications and reporting.
- Strong project management discipline.
- Passion for renewables and decarbonization.
- Maximum integrity and accountability, with an affinity for the company's cultural pillars of transparency, respect, and humility.
Benefits & Perks
Market-competitive base salary ranging from $219,970 to $255,640
On-target annual cash bonus of 40% of base salary
Equity-like program providing ownership benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan with immediate vesting and company match of 100% on the first 3% of pay and 50% on the next 2%
Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
Hybrid work location policy supporting working from home part of the week
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire
Professional development and education assistance
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