ib vogt GmbH
Renewable Energy
SeniorBusinessDevelopmentManager–DataCenterTaskForce(m/f/d)
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“Senior Business Development Manager – Data Center Task Force (m/f/d) at ib vogt GmbH. Skills: Business model innovation, Pilot project execution, Stakeholder engagement. Design business models for data center partnerships. Validate business models for data center partnerships”
Industry & Context.
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years business development experience, 5+ years commercial experience, Proven track record designing new business models, Proven track record executing pilot projects, Proven track record scaling new lines of business, Project management skills, Cross-functional collaboration skills, Advanced proficiency financial modeling, Advanced proficiency contract negotiation, Advanced proficiency risk management, Excellent communication abilities, Excellent stakeholder management abilities, Excellent strategic thinking abilities, Willingness to travel
What You'll Do.
Design business models for data center partnerships
Validate business models for data center partnerships
Conduct techno-economic analyses
Conduct feasibility studies
Identify high-potential opportunities
Identify strategic partners
Develop playbook for data center market entry
Develop playbook for data center market expansion
Lead execution of pilot projects
Site identification for pilot projects
Partner engagement for pilot projects
Contract negotiation for pilot projects
Project launch for pilot projects
Structure joint ventures
Structure infrastructure partnerships
Capture lessons learned
Document lessons learned
Translate pilot outcomes into scalable processes
Translate pilot outcomes into scalable offerings
Collaborate with grid infrastructure experts
Collaborate with permitting experts
Collaborate with legal experts
Collaborate with finance experts
Collaborate with commercial development experts
Foster knowledge sharing
Foster continuous improvement
Coordinate with internal stakeholders
Coordinate with external stakeholders
Develop relationships with data center operators
Develop relationships with utilities
Develop relationships with investors
Develop relationships with technology partners
Maintain relationships with data center operators
Maintain relationships with utilities
Maintain relationships with investors
Maintain relationships with technology partners
Represent company at industry events
Represent company at industry forums
Monitor market trends
Monitor regulatory changes
Monitor competitor activity
Drive origination of high-value deals
Drive closing of high-value deals
Prepare investment-grade business cases
Present investment-grade business cases
Ensure robust financial modeling
Ensure risk assessment
Ensure compliance with governance standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interdisciplinary teams; Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communication abilities
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
ib vogt is a leading utility-scale renewable energy development platform with a global footprint, a 20-year history, and a 15-year track record in utility-scale PV plants, plus a growing portfolio of wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. Our development strategy, which focuses primarily on OECD markets, world-scale development pipeline, and IPP business model strongly position ib vogt for delivering long-term value. Role Overview The Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) for the Data Center Task Force (Renewable IPP) is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing, piloting, and scaling new business models at the intersection of renewable energy and digital infrastructure. The SBDM will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions - such as energy-enabled land, integrated microgrids, and power purchase agreements (PPAs) - that position the company as a preferred partner for data center operators and hyperscalers. This role is pivotal in driving the company’s diversification into the data center sector, leveraging renewable expertise to create new revenue streams and strengthen market resilience. Location We are open to candidates based within commuting distance of one of our offices: Berlin, Madrid, Lyon, or London. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Model Innovation & Strategy * Design and validate new business models for data center partnerships, including but not limited to energy campus concepts, powered land development, and integrated renewable solutions * Conduct market scans, techno-economic analyses, and feasibility studies to identify high-potential opportunities and strategic partners (e.g. providers of data center development solutions, providers of firm energy) * Develop and maintain a playbook for data center market entry and expansion, incorporating learnings from pilot projects 2. Pilot Project Execution * Lead the execution of pilot projects, from site identific
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