Senior Project Manager (m/f) – Milan (Italy)

Eurowind Energy is a Danish limited liability company, which over the years has 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 Senior 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 Senior Project Manager will report to the Country Manager and focus on development of renewable energy projects (PV, Wind, BESS, H2, P2X) in Italy.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Identifying, assessing and facilitating new project development opportunities for wind, solar, BESS and P2X;
• Performing feasibility and risk assessment studies on projects
• Managing project delivery from concept, throughout the permitting phase, all the way to RTB and handover to construction: taking ownership of assigned projects, ensuring that the pillars of “land, grid and permit” are managed proactively, efficiently and effectively within the constraints of scope, budget and schedule;
• Managing the budget and resources allocated to the assigned projects, with a proactive approach particularly towards schedule and risk;
• Coordinating external project developers or professionals, assuring compliance with the signed agreements and deliverables
• Sourcing and proposing project acquisition opportunities, incl. participation in potential M&A transactions
• Handing over to and supporting the Construction Dept. for assigned projects’ construction phase
• Supporting development of the existing projects’ portfolio
• Supporting training and development of staff/colleagues, with particular regard to permitting of renewable energy plants
• Promoting growth, profitability and sustainability of Eurowind Energy in Italy
• Other tasks related to the above

The mandatory profile:

• Has at least seven 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
• Battery Storage, Hydrogen and/or P2X projects
• Written and oral communication in other languages

What we offer:

• Employee bonus plan
• The salary package and conditions offered will correspond to the required qualifications and background
• An international and collaborative working environment with great personal development opportunities

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Developing, operating and managing wind and solar parks is not just pure business for us. It is a way to view the world. And with this world view comes a genuine ambition to be one of the leading developers in Europe. Because creating a future run entirely on green energy matters to us.

We manage our own portfolio of projects and at the same time, we perform technical and financial management of projects. We have throughout many years experienced sustained economic growth in the number of developed projects and companies in management. And we continue to expect this. Simply because it is in our nature to keep developing – projects, companies and our people.

Read more about Eurowind Energy on our homepage or LinkedIn.