Country Manager (Philippines)

• Develop and implement country-level strategies to support Solarvest’s long-term vision and achieve sustainable growth in the Philippines.
• Identify emerging opportunities, market gaps, and competitive advantages within the solar, hybrid, and broader clean energy landscape.
• Provide strategic insights and local market intelligence to HQ for product localisation and new solution offerings.

• Lead the Philippines business unit with full ownership of P&L, revenue targets, profitability, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
• Drive both top-line and bottom-line growth, ensuring business sustainability and alignment with Solarvest’s performance standards.
• Present regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to the Group CEO, CIO, and senior leadership team.

• Establish strong partnerships with key local stakeholders, including government agencies (DOE, ERC, LGUs), utility companies, financial institutions, suppliers, contractors, and corporate clients.
• Strengthen business development efforts by expanding Solarvest’s presence and influence within the Philippine renewable ecosystem.
• Manage high-level engagements with C-suite decision-makers, ensuring Solarvest remains a trusted partner of choice.

• Ensure full adherence to local regulatory requirements covering renewable energy, utilities, land permits, and project execution.
• Lead and expedite approval processes with national and local authorities to ensure timely project deployment.
• Maintain compliance with corporate governance, industry standards, and ethical practices.

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project development, engineering alignment, procurement, installation, and after-sales delivery.
• Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Implement best practices, risk management frameworks, and quality standards based on group-wide guidelines.

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing local team that reflects Solarvest’s culture, values, and commitment to innovation.
• Mentor department leads to ensure strong execution across all functions, from commercial to operations.
• Build a collaborative and agile work environment, fostering a performance-driven culture and continuous improvement.

• Minimum 7 years of managerial or senior leadership experience, preferably in renewable energy, utilities, energy development, or related infrastructure industries.
• Demonstrated success in P&L ownership, achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Strong experience in dealing with government agencies, corporate clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Prior experience working with multinational or FDI companies is an advantage.

• Strong understanding of the Philippine renewable energy sector, regulatory frameworks, and local business dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic, analytical, and solutions-oriented mindset with agility in fast-changing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong alignment with HQ direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proficient in English and Filipino (written and spoken).

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