BESS Project Manager – Italy

NW; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NW is seeking a BESS/Grid Project Manager to drive energy storage projects in Italy, coordinating grid connections and permitting through execution. The role requires collaboration with internal and external teams and strong leadership to ensure timelines and budgets are met.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and at least 2 years in energy project management, with experience in renewables and grid processes, and willingness to travel within Italy.

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, Civil, or similar) and relevant project management experience.
• Minimum 2 years in project management within energy, preferably BESS, solar PV, or wind.
• Technical knowledge of renewable energy infrastructures and BESS.
• Experience with grid connection procedures and key stakeholders (e.g., e-distribuzione, Terna).
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel within Italy.

Mansioni

• Manage the grid connection process in collaboration with grid operators.
• Coordinate the development of BESS projects in Italy from permitting to execution.
• Monitor timelines, costs and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support preliminary and executive design phases.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical, legal and environmental teams.
• Conduct market analysis and support valorization of BESS solutions.

Conoscenze

BESS experience

Italy electricity market

English proficiency

Analytical & multitasking

Interpersonal & negotiation

Formazione

Engineering degree (Electrical, Energy, Civil) or similar

Descrizione del lavoro

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Italy (on site with business trips)

Start date: as soon as possible

About NW

NW aims to make the energy transition accessible to all. Since 2007, the group has been deploying innovative solutions to increase the share of low-carbon energies in the French electricity mix, support the stability of the electricity network and contributing to the development of electric mobility.

As the first French energy transition unicorn, NW is the leader in France in electricity storage with its JBox® solution and the precursor of high-power charging terminals, its IECharge®. The company is also expanding internationally, particularly in Europe and the United States. In February 2023, NW joined the FrenchTech Next40.

Due to our remarkable growth, we are looking for a BESS/Grid Project Manager to come and collaborate with our team in Italy. Responsible for developing energy storage projects, you will have the following responsibilities:

What you will do

• Manage the grid connection process (LV/MV/HV) in collaboration with grid operators (e.g., e-distribuzione, Terna, others)
• Coordinate the development of BESS projects in Italy, from permitting to execution.
• Monitor project timelines, costs, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle (PMO activities).
• Support the preliminary and executive design phases.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical, legal, and environmental teams.
• Conduct market analysis and support the valorization of BESS solutions.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of the electricity market in Italy is a plus, including interaction with Terna and E-distribuzione
• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Proficiency in English (French is a plus)
• You have good analytical and multitasking skills
• You have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Your profile

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy, Civil, or similar) or equivalent technical background.
• Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in project management within the energy sector, preferably in BESS, solar PV, or wind.
• Technical knowledge in the field of renewable energy infrastructures and BESS
• Experience with grid connection procedures and key stakeholders (e.g., e-distribuzione, Terna, others).
• Familiarity with permitting processes and national environmental regulations.
• Ability to work independently, manage suppliers, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel within Italy.

Why NW?

• Join a dynamic and positive team conscious about our current climate challenges
• Discover the energy stocking and electric mobility industries
• Contribute to one of the most important transitions of our time aiming to achieve environmental stability for future generations

Recruitment process

• HR interview
• Manager interview
• Final interview