Market and Business Development Director – Germany (all genders)

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years' experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management, and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Hamburg as a

Market and Business Development Director – Germany (all genders)

• Lead the country development strategy, defining market priorities, positioning, and opportunities for pipeline growth.
• Represent the company with authorities, regulators, industry bodies, and strategic partners in coordination with Public Affairs.
• Lead the local development team across stakeholder engagement, permitting, and environmental disciplines.
• Own the country development roadmap, aligning project priorities, approval milestones and stakeholder objectives.
• Oversee the permitting and environmental strategy, including Environmental Impact Assessments, to secure timely approvals and meet regulatory requirements.
• Integrate permitting and environmental workstreams into project planning, risk management, and governance; review key deliverables before submission or external use.
• Identify and manage permitting, stakeholder, regulatory, and market risks, escalating material issues when required.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs, Legal, Communications, HSE, and technical teams to align external positioning with project needs and corporate strategy.
• Support investment cases, strategic reviews, and management reporting with clear updates on country development progress, opportunities, and risks.

• An advanced degree in engineering, environmental sciences, business, public affairs, political science, law, or a related field
• Several years of relevant experience in renewable energy, offshore wind, or large-scale infrastructure, including senior leadership in development, permitting, or public affairs
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex development activities in a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of local permitting, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements relevant to offshore wind or major infrastructure projects
• Sound strategic, commercial, and political judgement with the ability to turn market and policy developments into clear priorities
• A track record of representing an organisation effectively with authorities, regulators, partners, and other senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills across international teams and functions; fluency in English and German

• Permanent employment in an international company that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• Central office location with direct access to public transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations, team events, and sporting events
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees