Director

NetZero; Pisa; Remoto; EUR 80.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Director of Renewable Projects Development to manage and execute a growing portfolio of projects in Italy. This senior position requires extensive experience in project development, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of the Italian regulatory framework. The role involves overseeing a team and collaborating with stakeholders, making it a strategic position within the organization.

Competenze

• At least 15 years of experience in renewable energy project development.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, scheduling for large infrastructure projects.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Lead execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Italy.
• Manage the Italian Project Development team and monitor execution against goals.
• Develop and implement development work plans aligning with strategic objectives.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Director of Renewable Projects Development – Italy

Location : Italy (flexible location, working remotely)

Reports To : Head of the European Project Development Department

Position Overview :

The company develops, finances, builds and operates renewable energy projects across a diverse portfolio, including solar, wind and energy storage solutions, with a strong track record and a growing presence across Europe. In Italy, we currently manage a portfolio of 20 projects, with ~1.3 GW of interconnection capacity and more than 3.6 GWh of energy storage capacity, spanning solar PV, wind, and battery storage technologies.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and results-oriented Director to lead and manage the execution of our growing project pipeline in Italy. This senior role will be responsible for all aspects of project development in Italy starting upon investment decision and until the projects reach the ready-to-build (RTB) status, including : permitting, interconnection, land, off-take, etc. The Director will manage a team of four project managers, oversee collaboration with local development partners and consultants, and serve as the primary interface with authorities, key stakeholders, and the company headquarters.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead execution of its utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, storage) pipeline across Italy from post-origination to ready-to-build.
• Manage the Italian Project Development team, including task allocation, performance oversight and professional development. Monitor the team’s execution against goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and implement annual and long-term development work plans for Italy, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Requirements :

• At least 15 years of experience in renewable energy project development in Italy, with a proven record in large-scale or utility-scale projects.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teams and management of complex stakeholder environments.
• Deep understanding of the Italian permitting process, interconnection frameworks, land regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting for large infrastructure projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage both internal and external relationships.
• Previous experience in an international company or a major energy developer in Italy strongly preferred.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

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