Asset Manager

LCF Alliance; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

LCF Alliance is seeking an Asset Manager to optimize the technical and commercial performance of a PV portfolio across the value chain, from energy production to market sales. This role sits within the Technical Team and embraces a flexible hybrid working model, balancing in‑office and remote collaboration.

The candidate should have 3+ years of renewable energy asset management experience, with strong PV sector expertise.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Engineering, Energy or related field.
• Experience in photovoltaic asset management preferred.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Ensure correct technical and commercial operation of assets.
• Manage maintenance activities and optimize asset performance.
• Oversee O&M contracts, insurance, and performance reviews.
• Monitor performance with Data and Performance Analyst.
• Support onboarding of new portfolios and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with Investment and Development Teams on technical/economic assessments.

Conoscenze

PV systems

Asset management

PV plant operation

Data analysis

Energy market knowledge

Stakeholder communication

MV systems

Budgeting & forecasting

Formazione

Master's degree in Engineering

Strumenti

Smartsheet

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

PVCase

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Descrizione del lavoro

LCF is an Italian investment platform and Independent Power Producer specialising in the acquisition, optimisation and long‑term management of renewable energy assets, with a primary focus on solar PV portfolios.

We invest across the full asset lifecycle — from development to construction and operational portfolios — creating value through consolidation, refinancing, operational optimisation, revamping and repowering.

Operating as a fully‑fledged IPP, LCF relies on in‑house capabilities across Technical (engineering, design, optimisation, revamping & repowering of brownfield assets and greenfield development), M&A (deal execution, value optimisation across all revenue streams) and Finance (direct and optimised financial, accounting and reporting control of all project companies) departments.

LCF's Technical Team leverages extensive in‑house engineering, technical due diligence, and asset management expertise to oversee the entire asset lifecycle. The team is responsible for technical due diligence, the revamping and repowering of existing assets, greenfield project development, construction management, and the ongoing operation, optimisation, and performance enhancement of renewable energy portfolios.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an Asset Manager to join our Technical Team.

The Asset Manager is responsible for optimising the technical and commercial performance of a portfolio of PV plants across the entire value chain, from energy production to electricity sales in the market.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, combining in‑office and remote work. Trust, accountability, and collaboration are the foundation of our working environment. Success in this role will be assessed based on the results you deliver and on your ability to contribute to the wider team, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and helping maintain and improve a collaborative culture.

This opportunity is aimed at medium to senior professionals with proven experience of at least three years in renewable energy asset management and a strong track record in the photovoltaic sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Asset Manager will be in charge of all the activities aimed at optimising the performance of assets within his/her portfolio.

• Responsibility for the correct technical and commercial operation of the assets.
• Management of preventive and predictive maintenance, proactively identifying and implementing measures to prevent failures and optimise the assets’ performance.
• Management of corrective maintenance activities and incidents affecting the availability of the assets.
• Management of claims involving insurance companies, contractors, suppliers or manufacturers.
• Management of all operating contracts with insurance companies, O&M contractors, PPA counterparties, security service providers.
• Monitoring and analysis of performance in cooperation with the team’s Data and Performance Analyst.
• Budget and cost management, continuously identifying and implementing cost optimisation opportunities while supporting LCF teams and management in the budgeting process.
• EH&S management: establishing and monitoring EH&S KPIs and implementing improvements to reduce on‑site EH&S risks.
• Review of O&M reports, including monthly operational reviews for shareholders and weekly meetings with O&M contractors for fault log management.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• After the acquisition of new portfolios, perform all onboarding activities in cooperation with the Investment Team, ensuring the smooth transition of the assets into new O&M, security service and insurance contracts.
• Plan and execute improvement activities for newly acquired assets, managing all phases of the implementation with support from the team’s Project Manager for the most impactful interventions.
• Support Investment Team through acquisition process by providing technical inputs and performing technical reviews.
• Support the management and the Investment and Development Teams in the technical and economic assessment of new initiatives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience (Must-Have)

• Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, with a particular focus on photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Deep understanding of asset and portfolio management within the renewable energy sector, preferably in photovoltaics.
• Experience with PV plant operation and maintenance activities.
• Strong analytical capabilities in PV plant performance monitoring, data analysis, and energy yield modelling.
• Good understanding of the Italian electricity market and the main contractual frameworks for electricity sales.
• Technical competence in the operation and maintenance of electrical plants, with a particular focus on medium‑voltage (MV) systems.
• Understanding of renewable asset KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, and performance optimisation.
• Experience managing relationships with O&M contractors, grid operators, off‑takers, and other key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and PVSyst; knowledge of AutoCAD and PVCase is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Master's degree in Engineering, preferably with a specialisation in Energy, Electrical, or related disciplines. Candidates with different academic backgrounds may also be considered based on relevant professional experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to manage portfolios of multiple and diverse assets while operating under tight performance, budget and timing constraints.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to deal with multiple tasks and priorities while managing complexity.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including shareholders, management, colleagues, landowners, building owners, external advisors, public authorities, the GSE, regulatory authorities and energy market counterparties.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and communicate key insights to shareholders and senior management.
• Curiosity and willingness to explore new technologies and developments in the renewable energy sector.

WHY JOIN LCF

• Play a key role in a fast‑growing sector at the centre of the energy transition, with exposure to renewable energy investments, infrastructure and M&A.
• Work closely with experienced professionals across investment, technical, legal and corporate finance functions, gaining a 360 view of transactions and asset valuation.
• Be part of a growing platform where technical excellence directly drives the performance, reliability and value of a large‑scale PV portfolio.
• Accelerate your professional development, deepening your technical expertise across the full asset lifecycle — from construction and commissioning to long‑term operation, maintenance and performance optimisation.
• Join a dynamic, international and meritocratic environment where initiative, ideas and ownership are recognized and valued

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Location: Roma – hybrid working model available
• Compensation: 40k-60k commensurate with the candidate’s experience and profile