Renewables Senior Project Development Manager (Remote working)

vertexsolutions; taranto; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Renewables Senior Project Development Manager to lead the development of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects across Italy. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project development and is fluent in Italian. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role, which offers the opportunity to work remotely with flexibility across Italy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development.
• Experience with large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Fluent in Italian and strong command of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage utility-scale solar and BESS projects from greenfield to ready-to-build.
• Identify and secure land for projects, negotiating with landowners.
• Navigate permitting processes and comply with Italian regulations.

Skills

Project Development

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Fluent in Italian

Job description

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Renewables Senior Project Development Manager (Remote working)

About the job

Location: Anywhere from Italy (Remote), main office in Taranto.

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Project Developer to lead the development of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Italy. This role requires a strong background in renewable energy project development with a proven track record of delivering projects over 50-100 MW. Proficiency in Italian is essential.

You will manage all phases of the development lifecycle—from site selection and land acquisition through permitting, grid connection, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage utility-scale solar and BESS projects (100+ MW) from greenfield through ready-to-build.
• Identify and secure suitable land, including negotiations with landowners and communities.
• Navigate permitting processes and ensure compliance with Italian planning and environmental regulations.
• Obtain grid connection approvals and coordinate with TSOs and network operators.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, landowners, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (technical, legal, finance) and external consultants to progress projects efficiently.
• Monitor project risks, timelines, and budgets, reporting regularly to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy project development, including large-scale solar and BESS.
• Demonstrated experience with projects exceeding 100 MW capacity.
• Fluent in Italian (written and spoken); strong command of English.
• Expertise in land acquisition, permitting, grid interconnection, and stakeholder management in the Italian market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel across project sites and stakeholder meetings as needed.