Country Director Romania

Country Director – Romania Location: Bucharest (with occasional national and international travel) Hybrid flexibility availableSummary An established international player in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Country Director to lead their Romanian operations. This is a high-impact strategic and operational leadership role with full P&L ownership. The position requires strong commercial acumen, team leadership, and deep knowledge of solar PV business models. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scaling business units, delivering complex projects, and driving operational and financial performance.

The business already has an established team and a large, fast-growing pipeline in place, and is looking for someone with prior experience to take the lead in managing and growing this further. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the Romanian business unit, with full accountability for commercial performance and profitability. Define and implement short- and long-term growth strategies across development, construction, and operations. Oversee financial performance, including budget setting, margin monitoring, cash flow, and full P&L reporting. Ensure optimal allocation of resources across technical, commercial, and operational teams.

Strengthen collaboration between departments and ensure consistent alignment across sales, project delivery, and operations. Support team development by attracting, retaining, and mentoring talent to scale the organisation effectively. Co-develop and execute the commercial strategy in line with group goals, including exploring innovative models such as PPAs, third-party investment, and self-consumption. Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant, and safe project execution in line with internal HSEQ procedures and ISO 9001 standards. Represent the business externally as needed – engaging with key stakeholders, clients, partners, and local market networks.

Key RequirementsMinimum 8 years’ experience in a general or operational management role, ideally within the renewable energy sector (solar PV preferred). Strong background in managing full P&L and overseeing large-scale projects. Deep knowledge of the local C&I solar PV and rooftop marketExcellent understanding of PV business models (e. g. energy sales, PPA structures, self-consumption) and regulatory frameworks. Experience in high-growth or scaling environments requiring strong leadership, adaptability, and commercial rigour. Confident team leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a strong results orientation.

Comfortable managing change and making key decisions under pressure. Fluent in English; Romanian language skills are a plus but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a well-established yet fast-growing business and shape the next phase of its expansion in Romania. If you're a senior leader with deep local knowledge and a passion for renewables, I’d love to hear from you. Apply below or send your CV to Georgia Sumnall – gsumnall@leap29. com