Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Senior Project Manager Strategic Partnerships

Location: Rome, Italy (On-site, Full-time)
Function: Project Development / Renewable Energy
Industry: Renewable Energy (Solar PV & Battery Storage)

About the Role

We are supporting a next-generation renewable energy platform in Italy backed by a major European private equity investor (400M+ committed capital). The company is scaling rapidly with a national pipeline of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects and several large assets already under construction.

As Senior Project Manager Strategic Partnerships, you will play a leading role in managing permitting, early-stage development, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with municipalities, local authorities, and co-developers to help bring impactful clean energy projects to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and authorization processes for PV and BESS projects in Italy

• Manage relationships with grid operators, public institutions, and permitting bodies

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with municipalities, landowners, and regional authorities

• Oversee early-stage project setup including site identification and feasibility coordination

• Ensure documentation flow and compliance with development regulations

• Manage third-party co-developers and technical partners to ensure alignment and accountability

• Support legal and technical teams in addressing regulatory or permitting bottlenecks

• Work closely with the COO and internal stakeholders to align projects with strategic goals

Your Profile

• 7 - 10 years of experience in renewable energy project development, ideally in the Italian PV sector

• Deep expertise in permitting and authorization processes

• Proven ability to manage complex external relationships (municipalities, partners, co-developers)

• Familiar with Italian FER regulations and regional permitting frameworks

• Engineering background (electrical, civil, environmental, or mechanical) is a plus

• Proficient with tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Fluent in Italian and English

• Based in Rome and available for full-time, in-office work with regular travel

What is on Offer

• Join a high-growth, well-capitalized clean energy platform

• Take on a leadership role with visibility across strategic development and stakeholder relations

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

• Health insurance, lunch allowance, and company car for senior hires

• Indefinite contract with a 36 month trial period

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