Senior Technical & Asset Manager (m/f)

Peridot Solar; Milano; In loco; EUR 95.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Peridot Solar in Milan is seeking a Senior Technical & Asset Manager to oversee the technical, operational and financial performance of a utility-scale PV portfolio in Italy. You will lead O&M management, performance optimisation, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with project teams and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong technical solar PV knowledge, excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Competenze

• Experience in renewables, preferably solar PV.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting capabilities.
• Familiarity with Italian renewable energy processes and regulations.

Mansioni

• Manage and monitor the technical and operational performance of the PV portfolio.
• Identify underperformance, perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with O&M contractors and technical service providers to meet KPIs and SLAs.
• Prepare technical and asset management reports, dashboards and analyses for stakeholders.
• Monitor annual budgets, forecasts, OPEX and revenue performance with variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with O&M, EPC, PPA and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with GSE, Terna, ARERA and other external parties as needed.
• Support technical claims, site inspections and major operational issues.
• Lead continuous process improvements and digitalisation initiatives.

Conoscenze

PV Asset Management

O&M management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Excel

Power BI

Technical Advisory

Regulatory Understanding

Formazione

Electrical/Energy/Economics degree

Strumenti

SCADA systems

Excel

Power BI

PVsyst

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Senior Technical & Asset Manager to join our Asset Management team in Milan and take responsibility for the technical, operational and financial performance of a utility-scale PV portfolio in Italy.

The role combines strong technical expertise in solar PV with broader Asset Management responsibilities, including O&M management, performance optimisation, budgeting, contractual and regulatory compliance, reporting and stakeholder management.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and analytical professional, able to take ownership of issues, drive solutions and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the technical and operational performance of the PV portfolio, including availability, PR, yield, downtime and losses.
• Identify underperformance and technical issues, perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with O&M contractors and technical service providers, ensuring compliance with contractual KPIs, SLAs and performance guarantees.
• Coordinate technical activities with Project Managers, Technical Advisors, site teams and other internal departments.
• Prepare and review technical and asset management reports, dashboards and performance analyses for management, clients and investors.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, OPEX and revenue performance, including variance analysis and cost control.
• Monitor compliance with O&M, EPC, PPA and other contractual obligations, as well as relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage interactions with GSE, Terna, DNOs, ARERA, Agenzia delle Dogane, insurers and other external stakeholders.
• Support technical claims, O&M handovers, site inspections and resolution of significant operational issues.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve energy production, asset availability, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to repowering, benchmarking, digitalisation and other portfolio optimisation initiatives.
• Lead high-level meetings, support junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Strong technical knowledge of utility-scale Solar PV plants and operational KPIs.
• Proven experience in PV Asset Management, Technical Advisory, O&M, EPC or similar.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of commercial, financial and contractual aspects of renewable energy assets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI and other data visualisation tools are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and take ownership of complex issues.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and solution-focused mindset.
• Good IT literacy and interest in digitalisation, AI and new technologies.
• Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Economics or related field.
• Solid experience in the renewable energy sector, preferably Solar PV.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Practical knowledge of Italian renewable energy processes and regulations, including GSE, Terna (Gaudì), ARERA and Agenzia delle Dogane.
• Experience with SCADA / PV monitoring systems.
• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI and PVsyst are appreciated.
• Experience with BESS / hybrid projects is a plus.