General Manager, Renewables Business (SG)

Sembcorp is seeking a General Manager for its Renewables Business in Singapore. The role involves leading solar growth strategy, managing project pipelines, and overseeing commercial development. Responsibilities include project execution, operations management, financial accountability, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in renewable energy, particularly in solar project development, and possess strong leadership and governance skills.
About Sembcorp
Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.
Key Roles & Responsibilities


Business Leadership & Strategy



Set solar growth strategy (rooftop, floating, ground-mounted).
Own the project pipeline and capacity plan.
Steer priorities based on market and regulatory shifts.
Be accountable for delivery against the renewables and decarbonisation targets for Gas & Related Services’ business

Commercial & Business Development

Lead origination across C&I, utility and public sector.
Own strategic relationships (customers, regulators, financiers, EPCs).
Set deal terms and approve commercial structures (e.g., PPAs).
Direct tender, pricing and contract decisions.

Project Development & Execution

Accountable for end-to-end delivery governance (feasibility to commissioning).
Hold teams accountable for time, cost, quality and HSSE outcomes.
Own project risk governance (land, permits, grid, delivery, financing).

Operations & Asset Management

Accountable for portfolio performance (generation, uptime, cost).
Drive O&M strategy, reliability and monitoring.
Set KPI governance for HSSE and performance.
Ensure and enforce regulatory, environmental and HSSE compliance.

Financial & P&L Accountability

Accountable for P&L performance.
Drive cost and value optimisation across the portfolio.
Approve investment cases and key assumptions.
Own budget governance (CAPEX/OPEX) and financial controls.

People Leadership & Organisation Development

Provide senior leadership to cross-functional teams.
Build organisation capability across development, delivery and O&M.
Set performance and safety standards; drive a high-performance culture.

Governance, Risk & Stakeholder Engagement

Own governance and compliance across the business.
Lead engagement with authorities on permits and grid integration.
Set risk appetite and mitigation plans (commercial/technical/regulatory).
Represent Sembcorp in external forums and key engagements.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Business or a related field (MBA or equivalent is an advantage).
12–15 years of experience in renewable energy (solar/IPP/power sector).
Solar project development and/or IPP business management
Managing a multi-project portfolio from development to operations
Commercial structuring, negotiations and stakeholder management
Solar PV technologies and the EPC lifecycle
Energy market structures in Singapore and Southeast Asia
Regulatory requirements and grid connection considerations

Our Culture at Sembcorp
At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.
We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence.


These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.


Join us in making a real impact!


Job Snapshot
Updated Date
13-05-2026
Job ID
Job ID3988
Department
SembSolar
Location
Singapore, Central, Singapore
Experience
12 - 15 Years
Employee Group
Permanent
Employee SubGroup