Project Manager

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking an experienced Solar PV Project Manager to support delivery of utility-scale solar portfolios across Northern Italy. The role involves managing client-side delivery, coordinating EPCs, and ensuring cost control and reporting across projects ranging 5–20MW with site visits and Milan office attendance.

Ideal candidates will have an Electrical Engineering background, multi-project experience, and fluent Italian/English communication.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering background required or preferred.
• Experience leading multiple projects with complex stakeholders.
• Fluent Italian and English communication abilities.
• Based in Northern Italy with Milan site access flexibility.
• Strong project controls, cost management and reporting skills.
• PMP/ PMI certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client-side delivery of utility-scale Solar PV projects in Northern Italy.
• Oversee EPC contractor performance, construction programmes, budgets and milestones.
• Coordinate technical consultants, grid specialists and other delivery stakeholders.
• Monitor costs, risks, variations and financial performance.
• Review progress, milestone approvals and payment applications.
• Maintain relationships with corporate clients and ensure contractual compliance.
• Coordinate grid connection activities with local contractors and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates, progress reports and risk assessments to senior management.

Skills

Electrical Engineering background

Project management

Stakeholder management

Fluent Italian/English

Cost controls and reporting

PMP/ PMI (advantageous)

Job description

Location: Northern Italy - Hybrid / Remote with Site Travel

Contract: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Duration: Initial 6 Months – High Potential Extension

Start: ASAP / Within 4 Weeks

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading international renewable energy investment and asset management business seeking an experienced Solar PV Project Manager to support the delivery of a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects across Northern Italy.

The portfolio consists of multiple Solar PV developments ranging from 5MW to 20MW, with appointed EPC contractors progressing projects through construction and grid connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the client-side delivery of multiple utility-scale Solar PV projects across Northern Italy.
• Oversee EPC contractor performance, construction programmes, budgets and project milestones.
• Coordinate technical consultants, grid specialists, quality personnel and other delivery stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, risks, variations and financial performance.
• Review contractor progress, milestone approvals and payment applications.
• Manage relationships with corporate clients and ensure compliance with contractual and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate grid connection activities with local contractors and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates, progress reports and risk assessments to senior management.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering background preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects and complex corporate stakeholders.
• Fluent Italian and English communication skills.
• Based in Northern Italy, with flexibility to attend the Milan office and project sites.
• Strong project controls, cost management and reporting capabilities.
• PMP / PMI certification advantageous but not essential.
• Initial 6-month freelance contract, with high extension potential for further assignments.
• Full-time commitment, 5 days per week.
• Hybrid working arrangement with site visits and occasional Milan office attendance.
• Immediate or short-notice availability preferred.
• Potential flexibility to begin part-time before transitioning to full-time.