​Responsibilities:

The Senior Vice President - Development - Italy will be responsible for the successful set-up of the company's development activities in the Italian market (flexible location).

·         Coordinate and lead the development, definition and implementation of a winning market entry strategy to set the base of a significant long-term pipeline of wind, solar and other new technologies in Italy

·         Originate, manage and grow partnerships with local developers

·         Promote, implement and enforce company's compliance principles with all external counterparties

·         Instrumental in negotiating and monitoring agreements with local developers

·         Cover the full development cycle from origination to RTB or FC stage

·         Provide advice and support to the investment team in acquisitions of pipelines in different development statuses including origination, due diligence, negotiation and closing,

·         Monitor and interpret technical and relevant regulatory developments and standards and be able to deliver technical and non-technical reports to stakeholders.

·         Manage relationships with landowners, permitting authorities, grid operators, regulators, off-takers and other relevant stakeholders

·         Liaise closely with existing company teams such as construction, Legal, Asset Management, investment team, Power Markets.

·         Build strong relationships with the development team, consisting of developers, contractors, as well as a network of external partners

·         Part of a high-performing team and contribution to the establishment of an entrepreneurial, rewarding and good work environment

·         Reports to the Group Managing Director Development

Qualifications:

·         Significant work experience (10 years+) in renewable industry in Italy

·         Degree (Master or Diploma) in engineering, business administration, economics,

·         Strong track record of utility-scale solar and/or onshore wind project

·         Strong knowledge of the Italian renewable market and stakeholders

·         Profound and detailed understanding of relevant market dynamics

·         Very good communication skills and high-level assertiveness and communication skills in an international environment and the ability to build effective relationship at all levels

·         Willingness to travel

·         Fluency in Italian and English