Senior Solar Asset Manager – Portfolio Performance Leader

NextEnergy Group; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Milan

International scope

Annual discretionary bonus

Learning opportunities

Job summary

NextEnergy Group is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to oversee the operational, technical, and financial performance of a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets in Italy. Based in Milan with hybrid working, you will align Operations, Performance, Finance, Legal, HSE and external stakeholders to maximize energy production and investor returns.

You will lead KPI monitoring, risk reporting and governance, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with PPAs, subsidies and ESG standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, renewable energy or related discipline.
• 5+ years in asset management, infrastructure operations or renewable energy portfolio management.
• In depth knowledge of the Italian solar market and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in budgeting, financial performance management and commercial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational performance by monitoring KPIs such as availability, PR, inverter uptime, degradation and energy yield.
• Identify underperformance drivers, coordinate corrective actions, and oversee improvement initiatives.
• Manage revenue performance, budget oversight, forecasting inputs, and OPEX across the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with PPAs, subsidy schemes, regulatory obligations, ESG, and HSE standards.
• Lead cross-functional performance reviews and coordinate stakeholders to resolve issues and risks.
• Oversee commercial aspects of O&M agreements, service providers, warranties, and asset optimization.
• Prepare and deliver performance, risk, and governance reporting to investors, lenders, and clients.
• Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement and standardized asset management processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Fast learner

Flexibility

Delivery focus

IT literacy

Mission-driven

Company values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, renewable energy

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

NextEnergy Group is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to oversee the operational, technical, and financial performance of a portfolio of utility-scale solar assets in Italy. Based in Milan with hybrid working, you will align Operations, Performance, Finance, Legal, HSE and external stakeholders to maximize energy production and investor returns.

You will lead KPI monitoring, risk reporting and governance, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with PPAs, subsidies and ESG standards