Vice President of Project Execution

Vice President of Project Execution – Biogas | Milan, Italy

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.