Project Development Manager
Pubblicato il 29-09-2026 - Enemix in Milano
Our client is a leading international solar and battery storage developer, part of a global platform backed by one of the world's largest energy companies. In Italy, the business has built a strong pipeline of ground-mounted PV and BESS projects, and is now shifting from a pure development model toward an independent power producer approach, following the lead already taken in other European markets. Qualifiche, competenze e l'esperienza necessaria per questo ruolo sono disponibili nella descrizione completa riportata di seguito.
With over 300MW moving toward financial close in the near term, including a first project reaching close imminently, this is a genuine opportunity to be part of a business scaling from origination through to construction and operation, rather than exiting projects at an early stage. About the RoleThe Italy team has grown quickly and is looking to add two Business Development Managers across its Milan-based teams. You will work across both legacy, advanced-stage projects heading toward financial close, and new greenfield origination in northern Italy, alongside selective opportunistic acquisitions further south.
This is a full lifecycle role: from land acquisition and permitting through to financial close, with genuine autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership from day one. ResponsibilitiesLead land acquisition and stakeholder engagement with landowners, municipalities and grid operatorsNavigate the planning and permitting process independently, including managing applications with local authoritiesCoordinate across technical, financial and legal teams as projects progress toward financial closeManage project economics, including sources and uses, IRR impact of layout changes, and land agreement renegotiationSupport route-to-market definition, EPC strategy and financial close preparationWork across both advanced-stage legacy assets and new greenfield origination in northern ItalyQualificationsAround 7 years of experience in renewable energy project development,
with a strong preference for PV; BESS exposure is a plus (candidates with excellent, cross-functional exposure and slightly less experience will also be considered)Full cycle experience: land acquisition through to financial closeConfidence negotiating directly with landowners and managing grid and municipality meetings independentlyFinancially literate, comfortable with sources and uses and IRR-driven decision makingFluent Italian and strong English, and comfortable communicating with senior managementA proactive, autonomous working style, and the emotional intelligence to work well within a close-knit, established teamWind-only or other non-solar technology backgrounds are less suited to this particular roleRequired SkillsAround 7 years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a strong preference for PV; BESS exposure is a plusFull cycle experience: land acquisition through to financial closeConfidence negotiating directly with landowners and managing grid and municipality meetings independentlyFinancially literate, comfortable with sources and uses and IRR-driven decision makingFluent Italian and strong English, and comfortable communicating with senior managementA proactive, autonomous working style, and the emotional intelligence to work well within a close-knit, established teamPay range and compensation packageBase salary in the range of EUR 70,000-80,000, depending on experience. Annual premio, paid consistently over recent years, plus a long-term incentive plan on top of cash bonus.
Hybrid working: 3 days in the Milan office, 2 days from home. Meal vouchers and additional insurance coverage. xdwybme Equal Opportunity StatementThis suits someone who wants genuine ownership over projects and direct exposure to senior leadership, within a business moving decisively from developer to IPP. The team is tight-knit and has worked together for several years, so this suits someone who is proactive, takes feedback well, and is looking to build a long-term career within a stable, high-performing group rather than move on again quickly.