Vice President, Power Plant Division
New Leaf EnergyBoston, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted October 22, 2025
$238k - $276k
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Job Description
The Vice President of the IPP division at New Leaf Energy will lead the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, managing a small team and ensuring profitable and efficient project execution to strengthen the company's core development business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the profitable and efficient operation of the IPP division, including P&L management.
- Lead and manage a small team within the IPP division, ensuring effective resource allocation and external partnerships.
- Collaborate with company leadership to align IPP activities with strategic goals and support the development business.
- Secure capital and financing for projects through collaboration with the CEO and other stakeholders.
- Manage the construction process by hiring and overseeing EPC contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Develop and implement asset management strategies for operational projects.
- Identify and execute the sale of IPP assets 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, all under one roof.
- 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 $237,600 to $276,130
On-target annual cash bonus of 40% of base salary
Equity-like ownership program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan with immediate vesting and company match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
Open and self-managed paid time-off policy
Hybrid work environment supporting work from home part of the week
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Professional development and education assistance
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