Solar PV Project Development Manager

The Opportunity:

Opportunity to join an International IPP who are seeking a Project Development Manager to support the local team in the development and origination of large scale Solar PV Projects.

The Role:

• Identify and originate project development opportunities on behalf of the business to grow a pipeline of solar PV
• Lead the full development of the projects until the ready to build status
• Perform technical/ financial due diligence assessments, lead deal structuring and handle commercial negotiations with local developers for greenfield development
• Manage relationships with authorities, grid operators, regulators, market operators and other relevant stakeholders
• Manage the full process of permitting and authorizations requested
• Manage the grid connection process
• Land prospection and land lease agreements negotiation with landowners
• Coordination of the technical studies required to file the different authorizations to build and operate solar farms
• Prospection of possible local partnerships to support the development

The Individual:

• At least 3 years of experience in greenfield development in Italy (including land securing, securing interconnection, permitting process, acquisition of greenfield projects, etc)
• AutoCAD, Google Earth, and similar cartography tools knowledge
• Demonstrated understanding working with solar PV technologies and costs
• Proactivity in looking for new opportunities via greenfield or acquisitions
• Knowledge of the electricity market in Italy, including but not limited to interaction with grid operators (REE and distribution companies), knowledge of the Spanish regulation and development roadmaps
• Good knowledge of regulatory framework (greenfield) in Italy
• Good knowledge of the grid and the grid connection process in Italy
• Good financial and analytical skills (proficiency in Excel is a plus)
• Good local network with grid operators (REE and distribution companies)
• English and Italian proficiency (mandatory)