Project Development Director – LATAM

rePLANET

Project Development Director at rePLANET managing high-impact sustainability projects across Latin America. Leading complex projects from inception to operational deployment with extensive travel across the region.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇴 ColombiaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead the full lifecycle development of projects, from origination and feasibility through to execution and operational handover
Take full ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against strategic, commercial, and technical objectives
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, investors, government bodies, and strategic partners
Balance commercial priorities with scientific, environmental, and technical dependencies in project design and delivery
Drive decision-making, project governance, and escalation processes at a senior level
Manage project timelines, budgets, and risks with minimal oversight
Represent the organization in high-level negotiations, partnerships, and regional engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent Spanish speaker (required)
Extensive experience developing projects independently from inception to operational deployment
Background in project development within carbon-led reforestation or renewable energy sectors
Proven ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects concurrently with minimal supervision
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to integrate scientific and technical considerations into decision-making
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
Highly developed project management capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail
Knowledge of government policy related to carbon projects and the ability to adapt to regulatory changes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and deliver high-impact sustainability projects across Latin America.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively across Latin America.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementrisk managementproject lifecycle developmentdecision-makinggovernancenegotiation

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencingleadershipattention to detailcommercial acumen