Location: Colombia (preferred) or flexible across Latin America with extensive regional travel
About rePLANET
rePLANET is a developer and long-term owner of high-integrity, nature-based carbon projects. Our diversified portfolio spans reforestation, regenerative agriculture and the restoration of sustainable mangrove ecosystems and fisheries.
All rePLANET projects are targeted to achieve BBB–AA ratings - the most valuable tier of carbon credits - enabled by our proprietary triple-action approach. These credits deliver measurable impact across nature-positive, people-positive, and food-positive outcomes.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Development Director to lead the end-to-end development of projects across Latin America. This is a leadership role requiring independent ownership of a diverse project portfolio, with accountability for driving projects from inception through to operational deployment.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, engaging directly with senior internal and external stakeholders, including executives, partners, investors, and government representatives. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with a strong execution mindset, capable of navigating complexity while delivering commercially and scientifically robust outcomes.
You will have direct experience of driving large-scale infrastructure projects, attracting investments of $20 million+
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead the full lifecycle development of projects, from origination and feasibility through to execution and operational handover
- Take full ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against strategic, commercial, and technical objectives
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, investors, government bodies, and strategic partners
- Balance commercial priorities with scientific, environmental, and technical dependencies in project design and delivery
- Drive decision-making, project governance, and escalation processes at a senior level
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and risks with minimal oversight
- Represent the organization in high-level negotiations, partnerships, and regional engagements
Candidate Profile
- Fluent Spanish speaker (required)
- Extensive experience developing projects independently from inception to operational deployment
- Background in project development within carbon-led reforestation or renewable energy sectors
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects concurrently with minimal supervision
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to integrate scientific and technical considerations into decision-making
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
- Highly developed project management capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail
- Comfortable operating in a senior, autonomous role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of government policy related to carbon projects and the ability to adapt to regulatory changes
Location & Travel
- Ideally based in Colombia, or willing to relocate
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively across Latin America to lead project development and maintain senior stakeholder relationships
Why Join Us?
This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and deliver high-impact sustainability projects across Latin America. You will play a key role in driving strategic growth, building partnerships, and delivering projects that sit at the intersection of commercial success and environmental impact.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.