Project Development Manager

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: Wokingham
Job Description:

  • Lead development and mobilisation of innovation projects addressing strategic business and whole energy system challenges
  • Lead a team coordinating project plans, procurement events, RFPs and funding submissions
  • Coordinate stakeholders to define project scope, benefits, risks, finances, dependencies, requirements and success measures
  • Ensure completion of legal, procurement, security and data process documentation
  • Manage the innovation pipeline and support strategic prioritisation
  • Transition approved projects into delivery and successful business implementation
  • Prepare governance papers, presentations and recommendations for senior leadership, funding bodies and investment boards
  • Incorporate lessons learned, industry insights and new technologies into project development and platform development
  • Oversee SIF project applications and setup following successful awards
  • Own the project development pipeline from proposal selection through project kick-off and handover to the delivery team

Requirements

  • Experience leading a team in innovation, research, digitalisation, transformation or technology development areas
  • Experience developing projects or funding applications within the GB energy sector, ideally SIF or NIA, or another regulated industry
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills across multiple organisations and disciplines
  • Strong communication and excellent writing skills
  • Educated to degree level in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment
  • Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading innovation projects within the GB energy sector, focusing on stakeholder engagement, project management, and strategic prioritization. Proficient in developing funding applications and managing project pipelines to ensure successful delivery and implementation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Innovation Development
  • Funding Applications
  • Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

  • Project Development
  • Procurement Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Financial Analysis
  • Data Process Documentation

Soft Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Partnership Building
  • Team Coordination
  • Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

  • APM
  • PRINCE2

Industry Keywords

  • GB Energy Sector
  • SIF
  • NIA
  • Regulated Industry
  • Innovation Pipeline

Tools & Technologies

  • Governance Papers
  • Presentations
  • RFP Management

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Posted: September 15th, 2026