Head of Iberia

Join to apply for the Head of Iberia role at Northland Power Inc. At Northland, we’re energising communities worldwide by developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects that help pave the way toward a carbon-neutral landscape. We operate across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia and bring together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership Translate global and regional growth targets into a local action plan, ensuring delivery against objectives. Secure new land and partnerships, pursuing strategic M&A to accelerate growth. Oversee early‑stage development (permitting, local interconnection, licensing, etc.) in collaboration with PD&D. Lead commercial execution, including PPA & commercial & industrial offtake agreements. Model project returns and prepare materials for the Investment Committee in collaboration with Finance and Investment Management. Operational Excellence Optimize OPEX of existing assets and explore brownfield opportunities, including BESS, repowering, and thermal storage. Monitor the performance of operating assets, applying global standards, policies, and procedures. Oversee the budget and control costs to ensure financial goals are met. Stakeholder & External Relations Represent Northland with regulators, policymakers, local authorities, industry bodies, partners, and media. Manage key stakeholders and joint venture or community partners as the main interface for regional engagement. Build and maintain relationships across the political, regulatory, and business landscape. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with Spanish laws and regulations, managing HSE, risk, and governance frameworks. Identify and mitigate potential risks. Leadership & Culture Serve as a visible and unifying leader for all Northland teams in Madrid. Champion accountability, collaboration, and cross‑functional alignment. Who You Are Collaborative – you build relationships easily and enjoy working as part of a team. Results‑oriented – you act decisively and drive balanced solutions that scale the business. Culturally attuned – you understand Spain’s legal, policy, and economic environment. Globally minded – you’re comfortable engaging across multiple geographies and time zones, and willing to travel as needed. Qualifications and Experience In‑depth knowledge of Spanish development best practices (permitting, consents, grid, community engagement). Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven experience engaging regulatory bodies, environmental agencies, local communities, and investors. Established network among politicians, policymakers, and regulators in Spain. Advanced operational understanding of the European, and particularly Spanish, energy market. Experience structuring and negotiating PPA and commercial offtake agreements. Fluency in Spanish and English. Benefits Enhanced parental leave (including adoption leave) and private medical insurance for you, your spouse, and children. Global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program. Birthday off – a paid day off to celebrate however you choose. Inclusion and EEO Statement We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department. Disclaimer This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change. Location Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain – based 4 days per week, travel as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr