(Sr) Ppa Manager
Pubblicato il 09-09-2026 - Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel in Milano
Opportunity to join a global leading renewable energy investment and development company, as PPA Manager / Senior PPA Manager. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen, deep understanding of electricity markets, renewable energy regulations, risk management principles, and contract negotiation expertise.
Location:
ideally based in Milan (remote).
Key Responsibilities
PPA Origination & Business Development Identify and develop opportunities for corporate, utility-scale PPAs. Build and maintain relationships with energy buyers, utilities, large commercial and industrial customers, and market participants. Support renewable project development by securing long-term offtake arrangements. Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and regulatory developments impacting PPA structures. Commercial Negotiations Lead end-to-end negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements and related commercial contracts.
Structure innovative and competitive PPA solutions aligned with project and customer requirements. Coordinate with legal, finance, project development, and risk management teams during contract negotiations. Ensure commercial terms optimize project value while managing market and credit risks. Market & Financial Analysis Conduct PPA pricing analysis, market assessments, and revenue forecasting.
Evaluate merchant exposure, contract risks, and hedging strategies. Support financial modeling and project valuation activities.
Analyze electricity market fundamentals and renewable energy certificate/attribute markets where applicable. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with project development, project finance, legal, and external advisors. Present commercial recommendations to senior management and investment committees. Oversee execution and ongoing management of PPAs throughout their lifecycle. Monitor contractual obligations, performance requirements, and compliance milestones. Resolve commercial disputes and contract-related issues as required.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
Required
Experience 5-10 years of experience within the renewable energy industry. At least 3-4 years of direct experience originating, negotiating, or managing PPAs. Proven track record of executing renewable energy offtake agreements. Experience with solar, wind, battery energy storage, or hybrid renewable projects. Native Italian and fluent English