SOLAR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER F/M/NB H/F

About us Permanent contract Location: Roma or Milano Starting date: Asap Frequent travel / Driving Licence required WHO WE ARE Urbasolar is a key French photovoltaic player and pioneer since 2006. We are fully integrated into the AXPO Group , a Swiss-based utility with a leading position in energy markets across 30 countries in Europe, Americas, Asia, and Africa. Through our solar division, we operate in the development, investment, construction, and operation of photovoltaic plants and the supply of green electricity and advanced energy solutions for our customers in Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, and Poland). Mission As a Project Development Manager within AXPO Solar Italia , you will be responsible for managing a project portfolio in the region and ensuring the management of projects in the development phase. You will work jointly with our partners or on pure greenfield projects and guarantee the achievement of objectives in terms of ready-to-build projects (backlog projects having secured land, permits, connection, PPA, and financing). You will report to the Head of Project Development. Your main missions will include: Carrying out preliminary development studies and coordinating all project teams and third-party service providers. Finding service providers and coordinating and interfacing with them during the consultation and execution phases. Constituting administrative files and submitting them to the relevant authorities, leading the administrative process, providing necessary clarifications, and ensuring the obtaining of administrative approvals. Conducting all permitting phases, participating in public meetings, and ensuring the issuance of all permits in due time. Setting up development budgets for each project and following up on the budget once approved internally. Guaranteeing the achievement of schedules and budgets of the projects until obtaining all the authorizations. Origination of new project purchases or partnership opportunities. Participating in the assessment of projects and in the negotiation of purchase transactions, and monitoring and coordinating with co-developers. Participating in negotiations of various contracts (land, connection, SPA, and shareholder agreements), in cooperation with local partners and relying on internal support functions and external service providers. Regular reporting and ongoing information on identified problems and proposed solutions. Profile Master’s degree or engineering degree. Minimum 2 years’ experience within PV or wind development projects in Italy. Good knowledge of the solar basic technical aspects and a good understanding of the Italian PV & Electricity markets. Project management skills (methodology and rigor). Excellent communication skills in Italian (primary language) - English fluency is mandatory. WHAT WE OFFER Individual incentive and group discretionary bonus. Meal vouchers of 8€ per working day. Additional health insurance 100% paid by the company. Home office: 2 days/week from the end of the probationary period. Joining AXPO Solar Italia is also… Collaborate with the best experts: You will join Urbasolar’s teams with more than 500 passionate people, sharing values of team spirit, innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, experts in their field, and willing to collaborate to reach our common goal: contributing to the development of solar energy. The strength of an International Group: With the help of The AXPO group (6000 employees worldwide), an international leader in energy trading and marketing of solar and wind energy. Axpo brings together the experience and expertise of more than 5,000 employees driven by a passion for innovation, collaboration, and change. International mobility and career development: Support for your career development with a personalized training policy and opportunities for mobility within the AXPO Group. Do you want to contribute to a sustainable energy mix and see photovoltaic as a viable option to achieve net zero? Become part of the Axpo Solar Team, collaborate with various international divisions, and gain in-depth insights into the world of energy. Give your career a new boost! Because diversity is a strength, Urbasolar is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination to guarantee equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr