Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS - Owen Daniels
Pubblicato il 19-08-2026 - Owen Daniels in Milano
Project Manager — Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS | Milan (Hybrid)
A market-leading global renewables developer and manufacturer is expanding its Italian project delivery team and is hiring a Project Manager to lead the execution of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across Italy.
This is a delivery-focused role for someone who has built solar (BESS a strong plus) and knows the Italian EPC market inside out. You will own your projects end to end, from kick-off through to acceptance and warranty, reporting into the Italian and HQ leadership teams.
What you will do
- Act as the primary owner for project implementation and process management, taking full responsibility for planning and delivery
- Lead and coordinate project teams to meet the Level 1 plan and control progress, quality, safety, cost, risk and resourcing
- Manage project cash flow (targeting positive cash flow) and handle procurement and payment requests through internal systems
- Support the business development team in assessing the feasibility of new project opportunities and pipeline, including site visits
- Monitor backlog (ready-to-build in 3 to 6 months)
and drive the kick-off process in line with company procedures
- Support the M&A; team on project sales and EPC contract negotiations
- Own internal and external project acceptance and warranty management
- Ensure full compliance with QEHS, cost, schedule and equipment management standards, alongside local codes and international best practice
- Provide clear daily and weekly reporting to management
What you will bring
- 5+ years as a Project Manager, including at least 3 years in solar PV (BESS experience a strong advantage)
- Strong working knowledge of the Italian EPC market and familiarity with international standards and best practice
- Proven ability to run several projects simultaneously
- Fluent English (Italian a strong plus)
- Honest, adaptable, fast-learning and genuinely enthusiastic about renewables
The offer
- Full-time, permanent
- Hybrid working, based in Milan
- The chance to deliver landmark utility-scale projects for one of the most recognised names in global renewables