Development Manager, Germany

Position Title: Development Manager

Department: Project Development

Location: Dusseldorf, Germany

Reports to: Vice President, Technical & Well Services

Language Requirement: Professional fluency in German and English Required

Role Description

Eavor Technologies Inc. is seeking a senior, strategically minded Development Manager to lead project development, techno-economic evaluation, and opportunity optimization activities across Germany and the broader European market. As a technology licensor, Eavor partners with leading energy developers, utilities, and investors worldwide to deploy Eavor-Loop projects. In this senior, client-facing role, you will serve as the German and European extension of Eavor's global Technical Services team, supporting licensed development partners and clients through the full project development lifecycle.

Employed by Eavor GmbH and reporting to the Vice President, Technical & Well Services, the successful candidate will own key client and partner relationships in Germany and Europe while leading the evaluation and optimization of project opportunities from both technical and commercial perspectives. This includes assessing project economics, development risk, market and regulatory drivers, heat demand, grid connectivity, project structures, and financing considerations to identify attractive opportunities and shape development plans that maximize partner value. The role will coordinate Eavor's internal experts across geoscience, engineering, permitting, commercial, public affairs, and other functions to deliver integrated, high-quality technical services and investment-grade project development support for Eavor's European clients and development partners.

Responsibilities

Partner Support & Technical Services Delivery

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Eavor-Loop licensed developers and development partners in Germany and Europe, supporting them through the full project development lifecycle
• Deliver project development services to clients on a contracted basis - including feasibility studies, techno-economic evaluations, FEED coordination, and development planning - as part of Eavor's technical services offering
• Act as project manager for technical services engagements, coordinating internal discipline experts (permitting, commercial, public affairs, geoscience, engineering) to deliver integrated, high-quality outputs to clients
• Prepare and maintain project development plans, execution schedules, stage-gate documentation, and investment decision packages for partner and client engagements
• Apply and champion consistent project management practices aligned with industry best practices (PMI/PMBOK or equivalent), working closely with the global Technical Services team on methodology, tools, and standards
• Maintain upward visibility on partner and client engagement status, providing regular internal reporting on schedule performance, budget variance, and risk exposure

Techno-Economics & Financial Analysis

• Lead the technical-economic evaluation of development opportunities in Germany and Europe, including sensitivity analysis, risk-adjusted economics, and scenario modelling across a range of project structures and financing frameworks
• Identify opportunities and optimize development plans and technology deployment for clients from a technical and economic perspective
• Leverage and contribute to Eavor's suite of techno-economic models, providing regionally calibrated inputs including German energy market pricing, regulatory incentive structures, grid tariffs, and project cost benchmarks
• Translate complex technical and financial analysis into compelling investment narratives supporting partner and client investment decisions, government grant applications, project approvals, and financing discussions
• Provide techno-economic input into MoU negotiations, joint development agreements, and partner due diligence processes in coordination with the Sales & Commercial team
• Support evaluation of equity arrangements, debt financing, and project financing structures specific to the German and European energy market

Business Development & Opportunity Evaluation

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new project development opportunities and potential technical services engagements in Germany and across Europe, in alignment with Eavor's licensing and commercialization strategy
• Lead technical, commercial, and strategic evaluation of development opportunities including subsurface resource assessment, heat demand analysis, grid connectivity, and regulatory risk
• Collaborate closely with Eavor's Business Development, Geoscience, Engineering, and Sales & Commercial teams globally to ensure development plans and client engagements are well-integrated and appropriately resourced
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients, development partners, joint venture partners, and strategic investors in the German and European market
• Represent Eavor at industry conferences, government forums, and trade associations in Germany and Europe to build brand presence and pipeline opportunities

Proposals & Technical Delivery

• Lead the preparation of high-quality technical proposals, technology scoping packages, and cost estimates for German and European partner and client opportunities, consistent with Eavor's global technical standards
• Prepare and review partner- and client-facing technical deliverables ensuring accuracy, regulatory fitness, and alignment with Eavor's global quality standards
• Collaborate with the Business Development and Commercial teams to respond to partner RFPs, scoping requests, and technology evaluation inquiries from European counterparties
• Participate in knowledge sharing with the global Technical Services team, contributing lessons learned, European market insights, and regional best practices

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 12+ years of progressive professional experience in project development, development engineering, or a related technical discipline within the energy sector
• Minimum 4-6 years in a senior project development or technical services role managing complex multi-stakeholder projects in the German or European energy market
• Strong background in techno-economic modelling, financial analysis, and project economics including project financing structures relevant to the European energy market
• Experience delivering technical services or project development support in a client-facing or technology licensing environment is considered a strong asset
• Familiarity with German regulatory and permitting processes relevant to energy or geothermal development is considered an asset; direct experience is not required
• Experience with deep drilling projects, geothermal development, or subsurface energy development is considered a strong asset
• Experience working within a technology licensing or joint venture development environment is considered an asset
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or a related STEM field; advanced degree (MBA, M.Sc.) is considered an asset
• Professional engineering registration or equivalent technical certification in Germany or the EU is considered an asset

Technical Skills

• Strong background in techno-economic modelling and financial analysis, with experience applying complex economic models in client-facing settings
• Proficiency in project scheduling and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet) and familiarity with PMI/PMBOK or equivalent frameworks
• Working knowledge of the German and European energy landscape including relevant policy, market structures, and regulatory trends
• Strong technical writing skills in both German and English, including proposals, feasibility reports, and executive presentations
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Leadership Skills

• Senior-level client and partner management capability - comfortable owning relationships and representing Eavor at the executive and technical level across industry, government, and partner environments
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; able to connect technical project development work to licensing strategy, partner value creation, and Eavor's broader European commercialization objectives
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams and external specialists in a project management capacity, delivering integrated outputs to clients
• Proven ability to operate independently with a high degree of initiative and accountability in a geographically distributed, growth-stage technology company
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, with experience navigating German business culture and stakeholder environments
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with the global Technical Services team and internal functions while maintaining ownership of regional client and partner outcomes
• Professional fluency in German and English is required; additional European languages are considered an asset

Our Offer

• Attractive remuneration package
• Training and development opportunities
• 30 days vacation plus additional days off at Christmas, New Year's Eve and Rose Monday
• Dynamically growing company with flat hierarchies
• Committed, motivated and international team
• Allowance for private internet contract
• Regular company events

Who is Eavor Technologies Inc.

Eavor (pronounced "Ever") is a private company founded in 2017 to commercialize disruptive geothermal technology. We leverage oil and gas technology, along with some proprietary solutions, to create the world's first closed-loop geothermal system. Working with clients and partners, we are progressing a pipeline of commercial projects in Northern Europe, Canada, The United States, and Japan.

Eavor Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace for all employees and candidates. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.