Senior Development Manager - Solar / Wind / BESS

Verrus; Monza; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy firm in Italy is seeking a Senior Development Manager to drive Photovoltaic, Onshore Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems projects. The role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance, and engaging with key stakeholders to advance renewable energy initiatives. Candidates with a strong engineering background and extensive experience in project development are encouraged to apply.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in PV, Wind, or BESS project development in Italy.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes and greenfield development.
• Willingness to travel.

Mansioni

• Lead the permitting process, engaging municipalities and authorities.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and land acquisition.
• Represent the company in negotiations with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and report on KPIs.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Formazione

Degree in Engineering

Master’s or MBA in Energy

Descrizione del lavoro

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to lead the advancement of Photovoltaic (PV), Onshore Wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across key regions in Italy.

With a rapidly growing pipeline of over 3 GW of renewable energy projects across Europe, they are at the forefront of the clean energy transition. The company has recently expanded through strategic partnerships in Spain and Italy, and is backed by a leading private equity firm

Lead and participate in the permitting process, engaging with municipalities, provinces, and regional authorities. Project Development :

Oversee project timelines, budgets, and land acquisition, ensuring smooth progression from concept to execution. Stakeholder Engagement :

Represent the company in negotiations with external stakeholders, including grid operators and public agencies. Cross-Functional Coordination :

Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, legal, finance, construction) to align on project needs. Compliance & Risk Management :

Ensure regulatory compliance and proactively address permitting challenges. Reporting :

Monitor project progress and report on KPIs to senior leadership. Requirements : Degree in Engineering (Master’s or MBA in Energy preferred). 5+ years of experience in PV, Wind, or BESS project development in Italy. Strong knowledge of permitting processes and greenfield development. Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills. Fluent in Italian and English. Willingness to travel.