Vice President of Project Execution

AD Energy Recruitment; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global renewable energy recruitment firm in Milan is seeking a Talent Engagement Lead to oversee renewable energy infrastructure projects across Europe. This full-time role requires a strategic leader with over 15 years of experience, particularly in biogas or energy sectors. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio exceeding $100M and lead multidisciplinary teams to execute projects safely and efficiently. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Servizi

Competitive executive-level compensation

Benefits package

Opportunity to influence strategic direction

Competenze

• 15+ years’ experience delivering large-scale energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in project execution leadership.
• Experience in biogas, waste-to-energy, or oil & gas sectors.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic leadership for all Projects & Engineering activities.
• Define and execute project delivery strategy.
• Oversee EPC and technology integration.

Conoscenze

Leadership in project execution

Technical understanding of renewable gas systems

Commercial acumen

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Italian

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent Engagement Lead @ AD Energy - Global RNG/Biogas Recruitment Specialist

About the Role

We’re representing a global biogas development and technology provider headquartered in Milan, Italy, in their search for a proven engineering and project execution leader to oversee large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects across Europe.

Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, this is a strategic and hands-on leadership position responsible for managing the full lifecycle of $100M+ biogas and RNG projects — from design and development through construction, commissioning, and operations.

You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and site execution professionals to deliver world-class biogas assets safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Projects & Engineering activities across multiple European sites.
• Define and execute project delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Oversee EPC and technology integration for anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, and related energy recovery systems.
• Manage a portfolio exceeding $100M in active projects, ensuring consistency in execution quality, safety, and performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, discipline engineers, and field execution teams.
• Establish and maintain best practices in project controls, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Interface with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal leadership to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support business growth through technical input during early-stage project development and investment evaluation.
• Drive innovation in design standardization, modular construction, and operational optimization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years’ experience delivering large-scale energy, industrial, or infrastructure projects — ideally within biogas, waste-to-energy, or oil & gas sectors.
• Proven track record in project execution leadership.
• Strong technical understanding of anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, and renewable gas systems.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines.
• Fluent in English; Italian proficiency is highly desirable.

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead a pivotal function within a rapidly growing global biogas developer.
• Influence strategic direction and execution of major renewable energy projects across Europe.
• Join a mission-driven organization advancing the future of clean energy and circular economy solutions.
• Competitive executive-level compensation and benefits package.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy