Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS

Owen Daniels; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Based in Milan

Permanent contract

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Milan is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects across Italy. The role focuses on end-to-end delivery, including planning, execution, and warranty management, with hybrid work in Milan.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage cash flow, and support business development while aligning with QEHS and international standards. Fluency in English and Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Project Manager, with at least 3 years in solar PV.
• Solid knowledge of the Italian EPC market and international standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent English; Italian language a strong plus.
• Committed to renewables and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own project implementation and process management, from planning to delivery.
• Lead and coordinate project teams to meet the Level 1 plan and control progress, cost, risk, and resourcing.
• Manage project cash flow and handle procurement and payment requests.
• Support business development evaluating feasibility of new opportunities and pipeline.
• Monitor backlog and drive kick-off in line with company procedures.
• Support M&A team on project sales and EPC contract negotiations.
• Own internal/external project acceptance and warranty management.
• Ensure QEHS, cost, schedule and equipment management standards compliance.
• Provide daily and weekly reporting to management.

Skills

Project management

Solar PV

BESS

EPC market

Multi-project handling

Job description

Project Manager — Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS | Milan (Hybrid)

A market-leading global renewables developer and manufacturer is expanding its Italian project delivery team and is hiring a Project Manager to lead the execution of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across Italy.

This is a delivery-focused role for someone who has built solar (BESS a strong plus) and knows the Italian EPC market inside out. You will own your projects end to end, from kick-off through to acceptance and warranty, reporting into the Italian and HQ leadership teams.

What you will do

• Act as the primary owner for project implementation and process management, taking full responsibility for planning and delivery
• Lead and coordinate project teams to meet the Level 1 plan and control progress, quality, safety, cost, risk and resourcing
• Manage project cash flow (targeting positive cash flow) and handle procurement and payment requests through internal systems
• Support the business development team in assessing the feasibility of new project opportunities and pipeline, including site visits
• Monitor backlog (ready-to-build in 3 to 6 months) and drive the kick-off process in line with company procedures
• Support the M&A team on project sales and EPC contract negotiations
• Own internal and external project acceptance and warranty management
• Ensure full compliance with QEHS, cost, schedule and equipment management standards, alongside local codes and international best practice
• Provide clear daily and weekly reporting to management

What you will bring

• 5+ years as a Project Manager, including at least 3 years in solar PV (BESS experience a strong advantage)
• Strong working knowledge of the Italian EPC market and familiarity with international standards and best practice
• Proven ability to run several projects simultaneously
• Fluent English (Italian a strong plus)
• Honest, adaptable, fast-learning and genuinely enthusiastic about renewables

The offer

• Full-time, permanent
• Hybrid working, based in Milan
• The chance to deliver landmark utility-scale projects for one of the most recognised names in global renewables