Ready to achieve great things together?
We are looking for a Technical Manager for Italy, based either in Milan and Verona. Join our growing Italian team with over 100 Megawatts (MW) of third-party projects actively under construction, including agricultural photovoltaics (Agri-PV), utility scale PV, Revamping, and Repowering projects. As a glimpse into our operations and maintenance (O&M) department, there is around 75 MW PV in operation, including a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a strong drive to add to the portfolio.
Do you have the technical expertise to provide technical direction and vision to help the company achieve its business goals, are you a strategic thinker and can demonstrable the ability to work in a matrix organization, operating in a culturally diverse international environment?
If this sounds like you, then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.
Your contribution to the energy transition
As the Technical Manager you will be the Managing Directors (MD) proxy in relation to day-to-day engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and O&M activities together with other country-specific roles. You will liaise with the local teams of Project Development, Finance & Project Finance, Operations (Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Project Management, O&M) to accomplish the Country’s business objectives.
Alongside line reports from the Country Operations (Ops) Team Leads. You will also have regular collaboration with the Functional Heads of the Operations Departments and can look forward to the following tasks;
You:
Operations focus;
- Support Project Managers (PM) and Functional department heads in the daily Operations activities in the Country.
- Closely follow the projects’ budgets and schedules during execution and support the Project Managers to meet the country’s profit and loss (P&L).
- Ensure the Local Operations team is meeting performance expectations.
- Ensure the proper communication and collaboration between the different Operations Departments in the Country, for the successful implementation of EPC and O&M projects.
- Works collaboratively with Functional Team Managers to develop and/or improve systems, processes, controls, and procedures that improve the overall efficiency of the Operations in the Country and ensure successful project implementation.
- Interface with functional and local teams in terms of market particularity, related strategy, and projects execution.
- Provide local support to functional team managers and team leads in relation to all Operations activities (projects and non-projects related).
- Liaise with the functional managers to ensure that the resource planning is aligned with Country particularity and complies with country’s P&L.
- Advise the PM Team Leader regarding Project Budget and/or Schedule as well as Deviations to the project execution team.
- Represent the MD in the project steering meetings / Reporting to the MD of Project Status.
- Advise and support the relevant functional manager regarding definition and evaluation of goals & development plans/trainings, and approval of vacations and timesheets of the local Ops team leaders.
- Advise the local Team Leader and functional manager of each operational department regarding hiring decisions.
- Advise the relevant function manager regarding approval of country non-project specific Operations expenses incl. travel.
- As Line Manager of local Ops team leaders be responsible for legal, statutory ESG & HR matters (payroll, social security, health insurance, EHS)
- As Line manager of local Ops Team Leaders be responsible for team communication & cultural integration.
- Proxy and delegate of the MD for all HSE aspects in relation to EPC and O&M activities.
Country / local focus;
- Look into methods to improve quality, efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, increase profits, or improve control measures at a country level.
- Provide consultancy to the MD for the defined market (OPS strategy, customer & stakeholder management, EPC and O&M sales activities).
- Support the MD throughout EPC and O&M Sales activities, coordinating technical support and activities with Team Leaders and Functional Managers.
- Proxy and delegate of the MD for all HSE aspects in relation to the Italian entity.
Your energy is required
You impress us with these qualifications:
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University Degree in Engineering. Management studies at a post-graduate level will be considered a plus.
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Proven working experience in relevant positions in the renewables sector in the specific Country.
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People management, organizational and leadership skills: Provide advice, set guardrails to ensure movement in the right direction, conflict resolution, help the team make progress toward their career goals and aspirations.
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Excellent communication skills: able to communicate across levels both internally and externally.
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Technology Direction/Vision: Have the technical expertise to provide technical direction and vision to help the company achieve its business goals through execution excellence.
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Strategic planning skills: Identify and anticipate future technology needs, as well as improve efficiencies with current systems.
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Demonstrable ability to work in matrix organizations and to operate in a culturally diverse international environment.
You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.
Your energy booster at JUWI
At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:
- Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
- International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
- Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
- Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
- Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
- Health insurance: we've got your back, and your loved ones too! Our private health insurance plan covers you and your family
- Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance
- Meal ticket: fuel up and focus on your work! We've got you covered with a daily meal ticket for each work-day
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This is us - a strong team shaping the future
At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto “Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong” permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.
As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.
We look forward to meeting you.
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