Solar Development Project Manager M/F/NB

Axpo Group; Milano; Remoto; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Project Manager for solar projects in Italy. You will drive projects from authorization to ready-to-build, collaborating with diverse teams across Milan, Rome, and Bari. The ideal candidate has experience in project management within renewables, particularly solar, and strong knowledge of Italian permitting processes. This role offers the chance to work in a purpose-driven, inclusive environment.

Competenze

• Proven project management experience, ideally in renewables (solar/agrivoltaics).
• Experience with Italian permitting and grid connection for MT/AT PV projects.
• Track record managing TICA processes and multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Secure project authorizations with authorities, landowners, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit applications ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Build and manage timelines, budgets, business plans, and KPIs.

Conoscenze

Project management in renewables

Strong knowledge of Italian permitting

Organizational strengths

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration

Strumenti

Land-use constraint analysis tools

Project management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Workload: 100%

Drive the growth of solar in Italy with Axpo/Urbasolar. Lead impactful projects from authorization to ready-to-build, collaborating with diverse teams across Milan, Rome, and Bari.

Responsibilities

• Secure project authorizations, coordinating with authorities, landowners, grid operators, and local stakeholders
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on applications; ensure compliance with environmental, legal, and technical requirements
• Build and manage timelines, budgets, business plans, risk registers, and KPIs
• Lead due diligences and studies (HV, topography, environment, legal) with external advisors
• Manage authorizations and grid connection processes in line with TICA and established procedures
• Lead multidisciplinary teams; ensure effective communication and internal approvals through all stages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or similar
• Proven project management experience, ideally in renewables (solar/agrivoltaics)
• Strong knowledge of Italian permitting, grid connection, and compliance for MT/AT PV projects
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving strengths; clear communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with land-use constraint analysis tools and project management software
• Ideally: Track record managing TICA processes and multidisciplinary teams
• Even if you don’t meet every point, we encourage you to apply

About the team

You’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team within Axpo’s Solar Division/Urbasolar, working across Italy with open communication, shared learning, and a strong focus on delivery and inclusion.

Equal opportunity and inclusion

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.