Director, Energy Development

Director of Energy Development, SF or NJ/NY

About the Role

Prologis is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Director of Energy Development to lead the growth and strategic expansion of our renewable energy initiatives. As we advance toward our goal of becoming the largest corporate energy company globally, this role will be pivotal in identifying, developing, and implementing innovative energy solutions across our vast real estate portfolio. While our primary focus is currently on solar and energy storage, our roadmap includes offsite solar, community solar, in-front-of-the-meter storage, VPPAs, microgrids/resiliency, carbon offsets, REC trading, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Prologis ranks among the top corporate leaders for onsite solar in the U.S. and is actively engaged in renewable energy projects across multiple countries. With a portfolio of over 4,700 properties worldwide, this role presents an unparalleled opportunity to develop, scale, and deploy cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. Reporting to the VP, Energy Development, the Director of Energy Development will play a crucial role in driving the company's transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage development strategy for Prologis' renewable energy initiatives in the United States, including solar, storage, and other distributed energy resources.
• Create and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate customers, utilities, developers, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to accelerate energy project adoption.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities for renewable energy projects across Prologis' global portfolio, including new markets and new product offerings.
• Oversee site feasibility studies, project financial modeling, and risk assessments for projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including real estate, origination, finance, and legal, to streamline project execution.
• Drive standardization and scalability of successful development models to accelerate growth.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure Prologis remains at the forefront of the clean energy transition.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in energy development, renewable energy project management, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in renewable energy development and project execution.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with expertise in project economics, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate PPAs, lease agreements, and related energy development contracts preferred.
• Deep understanding of distributed energy solutions, including solar PV, energy storage, and emerging grid technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across large organizations.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

If you are passionate about advancing the future of clean energy and making a meaningful impact on global energy transformation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Hiring Salary Range of: $162,000 - $222,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.