Country Manager - Italy (Remote) - Renewables & BESS
Position: Country Manager - Italy (Remote)
- Location: Italy (with regular travel to project sites and France HQ)
- Reporting to: CEO
Company Overview:
A fast-growing renewable energy developer specializing in the Development and storage projects . backed by Strong Investment investors the company is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and close collaboration with local partners.
Operating across development, financing, construction, and operations, the company values entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to navigating the evolving energy landscape.
Role Overview:
As Country Manager for Italy, you will lead the deployment of BESS activities across the region. You will oversee project development through a network of co-developers, ensuring projects reach Ready-to-Build status and progress through to construction. This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong technical, commercial, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage project development activities in Italy, coordinating with co-developers and reporting progress to senior leadership.
- Drive projects to RTB status by securing EPC contracts, offtake agreements, and financing.
- Prepare and submit projects for Italian energy tenders.
- Identify and manage local service providers based on project geography.
- Oversee project timelines and development expenditure (DevEx).
- Provide technical support during pre-construction and construction phases, including subcontractor selection, testing, and commissioning.
- Ensure high-quality reporting and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Candidate Profile:
- Master's degree, ideally in engineering, with 10+ years of experience in renewable energy (solar/wind), including high-voltage grid connection.
- Ideally Minimum 5 years of experience in BESS project development within Europe.
- Proven track record of managing complex infrastructure projects, preferably with experience in Italy.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with experience working with external partners.
- Highly autonomous, analytical, and methodical, with a commitment to quality and delivery.
- Fluent in Italian and English and knowledge of French; able to operate effectively in an international environment.
- Willingness to travel regularly within Italy and to Paris monthly.
Contact for Applications: Deji Ogunsola - [email protected]
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Country Manager - Italy (Remote) - Renewables & BESS
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