BESS Project Manager – Italy

NW Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NW Group in Italy is seeking a BESS/Grid Project Manager to lead the development of energy storage projects and oversee grid connection processes from permitting to execution. The role requires coordinating with grid operators, engineers, and environmental teams to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams, monitor project timelines and costs, and provide market analysis to optimize the value of BESS solutions while traveling within

Competenze

• Must hold an engineering degree and have at least 2 years in energy project management.
• Strong knowledge of BESS and grid connection processes in Italy.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.
• Ability to travel within Italy.

Mansioni

• Lead grid connection processes with operators and Terna.
• Coordinate BESS projects from permitting to execution in Italy.
• Monitor timelines, costs, and regulatory compliance (PMO).
• Collaborate with internal/external technical, legal, and environmental teams.
• Conduct market analysis and support valorization of BESS solutions.

Conoscenze

BESS experience

Italy electricity market knowledge

English proficiency

Analytical and multitasking

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Formazione

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background

PM experience in energy sector (2+ years)

Descrizione del lavoro

Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Italy (on sitewith 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