Company: Petroplan
Skills: Project Management
Experience: 2 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Mil, Italy


Project Manager (Italy) - development of wind, solar and P2X projects

Our client has over the years become a leading developer and operator of photovoltaic and wind turbine projects. The company over 2GW of operating assets under management in several countries across Europe and has been increasing its presence throughout the European market, including Italy.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to deliver our project initiatives in the Italian market. This job offers you the possibility of being the go-to-person for all matters related to projects assigned to you, mainly at development stage, while working on a fast growth "startup environment" backed by a large international group.

Primary responsibilities:

Based in Milan, the Project Manager will report to the Country Manager for Italy. Main duties and responsibilities are related to the Italian market and include:

* Identifying, assessing and facilitating new project development opportunities for wind, solar, BESS and P2X
* Performing feasibility and risk assessment studies on projects
* Managing the budget and resources allocated to the assigned projects
* Taking ownership of assigned projects throughout the permitting stage, ensuring that the pillars of "land, grid and permit" are managed efficiently and effectively
* Sourcing and proposing project acquisition opportunities, incl. participation in potential M&A transactions
* Coordinating external project developers or professionals, assuring compliance with the signed agreements and deliverables
* Handing over and supporting the assigned projects' construction phase

The mandatory profile:

* Has at least two years of experience working with development of renewable energy projects (mainly wind and/or solar)
* Is fluent in Italian and English, with strong communication skills in both languages
* Has verifiable experience in "greenfield" project development in Italy, spanning from land scouting to RTB phase, incl. knowing and complying with national, regional and local regulation, managing the grid connection request/acceptance process, negotiating/managing land contracts etc
* Has outstanding project management skills
* Has strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
* Has an ability to work in several projects in different regions at the same time
* Is prepared to travel often, mainly in Italy Furthermore, you could have experience/skills in Managing the construction of utility scale wind or PV plants until commissioning phase

* Storage and P2X projects

* Written and oral communication in other languages

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

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