Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Recruiterra; Roma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy platform in Italy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee permitting and stakeholder engagement for large-scale solar PV and battery storage projects. The role involves managing complex relationships with municipalities and co-developers while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in renewable energy project development, strong expertise in permitting, and fluency in both Italian and English. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and various benefits.

Servizi

Health insurance

Lunch allowance

Company car for senior hires

Indefinite contract with a trial period

Competenze

• 7-10 years of experience in renewable energy project development, ideally in the Italian PV sector.
• Deep expertise in permitting and authorization processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex external relationships.
• Familiar with Italian FER regulations and regional permitting frameworks.

Mansioni

• Lead permitting and authorization processes for PV and BESS projects in Italy.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with municipalities and regional authorities.
• Manage relationships with grid operators and public institutions.
• Support legal and technical teams in addressing regulatory bottlenecks.

Conoscenze

Project development

Stakeholder engagement

Permitting processes

Relationship management

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Formazione

Engineering background (electrical, civil, environmental, or mechanical)

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Descrizione del lavoro

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

About the job Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Senior Project Manager Strategic Partnerships

Location: Rome, Italy (On-site, Full-time)
Function: Project Development / Renewable Energy
Industry: Renewable Energy (Solar PV & Battery Storage)

About the Role

We are supporting a next-generation renewable energy platform in Italy backed by a major European private equity investor (400M+ committed capital). The company is scaling rapidly with a national pipeline of utility‑scale solar PV and battery storage projects and several large assets already under construction.

As Senior Project Manager Strategic Partnerships, you will play a leading role in managing permitting, early‑stage development, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with municipalities, local authorities, and co‑developers to help bring impactful clean energy projects to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and authorization processes for PV and BESS projects in Italy
• Manage relationships with grid operators, public institutions, and permitting bodies
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with municipalities, landowners, and regional authorities
• Oversee early‑stage project setup including site identification and feasibility coordination
• Ensure documentation flow and compliance with development regulations
• Manage third‑party co‑developers and technical partners to ensure alignment and accountability
• Support legal and technical teams in addressing regulatory or permitting bottlenecks
• Work closely with the COO and internal stakeholders to align projects with strategic goals

Your Profile

• 7-10 years of experience in renewable energy project development, ideally in the Italian PV sector
• Deep expertise in permitting and authorization processes
• Proven ability to manage complex external relationships (municipalities, partners, co‑developers)
• Familiar with Italian FER regulations and regional permitting frameworks
• Engineering background (electrical, civil, environmental, or mechanical) is a plus
• Proficient with tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Based in Rome and available for full‑time, in‑office work with regular travel

What is on Offer

• Join a high‑growth, well‑capitalized clean energy platform
• Take on a leadership role with visibility across strategic development and stakeholder relations
• Competitive salary + performance‑based bonus
• Health insurance, lunch allowance, and company car for senior hires
• Indefinite contract with a 36‑month trial period

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