2199718 | |
GE Global Growth Organization | |
Global Growth Organization - Africa | |
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Director Development & Investment | |
Experienced | |
Business Development | |
Business Development | |
South Africa | |
Johannesburg | |
01685 | |
No | |
This role will be responsible for owning and leading deal strategy and execution across full deal cycles on specific projects. The incumbent will manage multiple deals simultaneously, driving every facet of project development / transaction while managing all internal Senior Leader interaction. In addition, projects may entail financial support from GE, and this role will be responsible for assuring that projects are financeable by third parties and reach financial close in a timely manner. | |
•Lead the development and closure of GE D&I projects •Be able to asses project viability/ feasibility of implementation and bankability •Prepare development budgets, timelines and structure and negotiate Joint Development Agreements with targeted partner(s) •Connect with key developers in client market •Develop relationships & negotiate commercial terms •Prepare and present investment rationale for business and regional stakeholder approval •Lead negotiations with prospective partners on joint development agreements •Maintain direct responsibility for all facets of deals assigned for execution •Monitor portfolio and actively manage development spend on assigned projects •Structure projects to maximize GE equipment and services pull through and minimize risk exposure •Manage; train and develop staff assigned to support deal execution. | |
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent (MBA preferred) •15+ years of relevant experience •Proven leader with demonstrated success developing large infrastructure projects is essential (power, transport; healthcare and O&G are key verticals) •Strong knowledge and experience in project management and project controls •Project analysis, feasibility study, and detailed design - commercial closure •Strong complex project management skills; Lean Six Sigma or other quality methodologies; and PMP certification preferred •Experience with evaluating, negotiating and closing contracts •Demonstrated experience in brokering, structuring and closing infrastructure deals •Project finance experience, with demonstrated aptitude in and economic modeling / pro-forma analysis •Understanding of Development Asset agreements •Working knowledge of project development requirements such as fuel supply, grid interconnections, permitting requirements, etc. •Competency to work unaided in development of contractual agreements, utilizing legal for approvals only •Demonstrated understanding of managing enterprise risk and track record with compliance structures a must •Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills •Demonstrated passion and experience driving growth and initiating change •Excellent communication skills and demonstrated executive presentation skills •Dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive | |
•MBA qualification or Master’s Degree equivalent •Minimum of 10+ years’ hands on experience in the power generation sector, with a deep understanding of legal documentation evaluation •Understanding of various financing products and structures, including loans, leases, partnerships and equity investments •Engineering background or experience a plus |
Johannesburg, South Africa