VP, Grid Scale Storage Development - Americas

VP, Grid Scale Storage Development - Americas

Prologis is seeking an ambitious and passionate VP of Grid Scale Storage Development - Americas to scale our utility scale battery energy storage systems for sale and distributed generation battery storage systems as part of our DG IPP. Strong experience with distributed battery energy storage systems (BESS) and utility scale storage and solar projects development from siting strategy to commercial operations along with wholesale energy markets and grid interconnections knowledge is required.

The VP, Battery Storage Development is a senior leadership role responsible for leading and scaling the battery storage development function within Prologis. The individual will be responsible for originating, structuring, and preparing utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for disposition, while maintaining strong alignment with corporate strategic, financial, regulatory, and reporting requirements. This person will also be leading the integration of BESS technology with other product offerings including BTM solar + battery, VPPs and stand alone DG projects. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, true project development experience, commercial and financial skills, stakeholder management, and comfort operating within a large corporate / public company environment.

Key responsibilities include :

• Develop front-of-the-meter (FTM) distributed energy storage projects, and utility scale energy storage projects from siting strategy, interconnections to project design and engineering, and support the origination, valuation, trading and optimization organizations to drive revenue growth through building a strong pipeline of energy storage projects across Prologis Americas footprint.
• Own grid interconnection filings to support development portfolio, and lead acquisition / partnerships for interconnection queue positions through co-developments. Manage interconnection filings in multiple ISOs / RTOs and with distribution utilities across Americas.
• Use Prologis' market presence to source candidate assets and land banks; develop a prioritization framework that scores sites on grid value, interconnection viability, customer use cases, and real estate readiness.
• Partner closely with Real Estate, Capital Deployment, Leasing, Property Management, and Entitlements teams to identify and control sites within the Prologis portfolio suitable for standalone or hybrid BESS (e.g., land parcels, rooftops, parking / yard areas, and adjacent rights-of-way).
• Negotiate land leases for storage projects on both Prologis real-state platform and out of platform.
• Manage permitting process with assistance of internal / external teams
• Lead responses to utility RFPs and support origination teams in negotiation of offtake agreements.
• Act as internal storage subject matter expert by helping team-members across the broader Prologis energy and real-estate organization as they are exposed to energy storage opportunities
• Responsible for the necessary financial modelling to understand project economics
• Manage contractual relationships and coordinate with legal, as needed, to assist with contract negotiations and to resolve programmatic needs / requirements
• Follow energy storage regulatory frameworks and assess the impact of potential technology and regulatory changes on existing portfolio, contracts and new leads.
• Interface and develop strong working relationships with various regional internal and external partners to ensure the energy team brings value to our real estate business
• Lead a high-performing team that delivers strategic outcomes through collaboration and continuous improvement

Building blocks for success :

Hiring salary range of : $256,000 290,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target and LTI) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.