Senior Technical & Asset Manager (m/f)
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Peridot Solar in Lombardia
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Technical & Asset Manager to join our Asset Management team in Milan and take responsibility for the technical, operational and financial performance of a utility-scale PV portfolio in Italy.
The role combines strong technical expertise in solar PV with broader Asset Management responsibilities, including O&M; management, performance optimisation, budgeting, contractual and regulatory compliance, reporting and stakeholder management.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and analytical professional, able to take ownership of issues, drive solutions and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor the technical and operational performance of the PV portfolio, including availability, PR, yield, downtime and losses.
- Identify underperformance and technical issues, perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
- Manage relationships with O&M; contractors and technical service providers, ensuring compliance with contractual KPIs, SLAs and performance guarantees.
- Coordinate technical activities with Project Managers, Technical Advisors, site teams and other internal departments.
- Prepare and review technical and asset management reports, dashboards and performance analyses for management, clients and investors.
- Prepare and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, OPEX and revenue performance, including variance analysis and cost control.
- Monitor compliance with O&M;, EPC, PPA and other contractual obligations, as well as relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage interactions with GSE, Terna, DNOs, ARERA, Agenzia delle Dogane, insurers and other external stakeholders.
- Support technical claims, O&M; handovers, site inspections and resolution of significant operational issues.
- Identify and implement initiatives to improve energy production, asset availability, profitability and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to repowering, benchmarking, digitalisation and other portfolio optimisation initiatives.
- Lead high-level meetings, support junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of utility-scale Solar PV plants and operational KPIs.
- Proven experience in PV Asset Management, Technical Advisory, O&M;, EPC or similar.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
- Strong understanding of commercial, financial and contractual aspects of renewable energy assets.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong Excel skills; Power BI and other data visualisation tools are a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and take ownership of complex issues.
- Proactive, detail-oriented and solution-focused mindset.
- Good IT literacy and interest in digitalisation, AI and new technologies.
- Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English.
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Economics or related field.
- Solid experience in the renewable energy sector, preferably Solar PV.
- Experience managing PV portfolios and/or O&M; contractors.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
- Practical knowledge of Italian renewable energy processes and regulations, including GSE, Terna (Gaudì), ARERA and Agenzia delle Dogane.
- Experience with SCADA / PV monitoring systems.
- Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI and PVsyst are appreciated.
- Experience with BESS / hybrid projects is a plus.
- Availability for regular site visits.
- International experience is a plus.