Project development director

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered By Brunel; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A fast-growing global energy company is seeking a Project Development Director in Italy to lead utility-scale renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will manage a team and oversee project execution from inception to ready-to-build. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and strategic planning. Candidates should have extensive experience in renewable energy project development in Italy and be fluent in both Italian and English. This is a fully remote position with occasional travel.

Competenze

• Solid years of experience in renewable energy project development in Italy.
• Proven record in large-scale or utility-scale projects.
• Deep understanding of the Italian permitting process and regulations.
• Experience in planning, budgeting, and scheduling for infrastructure projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Lead execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Italy.
• Manage the Italian Project Development team for project execution.
• Develop and implement long-term development work plans for Italy.
• Manage relationships with key national and regional stakeholders.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and milestones.

Conoscenze

Project Development in renewable energy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Descrizione del lavoro

Project Development Director -

Fully Remote, Italy

From Taylor Hopkinson, we´re hiring for a fastly growing global IPP. 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, the company currently manages 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 Project Development 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 company´s investment decision and until the projects reach the ready-to build (RTB) status, including : permitting, interconnection, land, off-take.

The Project Development 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.

Role’s Responsibilities

• Lead the 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.
• Manage and enhance relationships with key national and regional stakeholders, including ministries, TERNA, Regions and permitting authorities.
• Direct and maintain the interfaces with key external partners and consultants, including co-developers, legal advisors and engineering firms to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee and track project budgets, schedules, and milestones, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Provide regular status reports and strategic updates to senior management, including project progress, financial forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate closely with company headquarters in Israel, working with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance departments to align project execution and planning.

About YOU

• Solid 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.
• Willing to travel across Italy and occasionally to Israel and other international locations.