Project Director
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Altro in Milano
Project Director – BESS Manufacturing | Italy - Hybrid work model
We are supporting a major industrial project involving the development of two BESS manufacturing facilities in Italy from the ground up .
We are looking for an experienced Project Director who can take overall responsibility for transforming this ambitious concept into a fully operational industrial business.
The Project Director will coordinate all technical, commercial and contractual workstreams while acting as a key interface between our client, its project partner, the Italian government, suppliers and contractors.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the development and delivery of two BESS manufacturing facilities
Oversee the project from early development through construction and operational readiness
Define how the facilities will be developed, structured and operated
Select and manage suppliers, contractors and technical partners
Oversee contracts, budgets, timelines and project risks
Coordinate multiple technical and commercial workstreams
Build the core team and organisational structure around the facilities
Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including project partners and government representatives
The ideal candidate:
Deep technical knowledge of batteries and BESS technology
Understanding of cell production, battery degradation, system performance and augmentation strategies
Experience delivering major industrial, manufacturing or energy infrastructure projects
Strong commercial and contract management capabilities
The ability to assess the project from a complete 360-degree perspective
Senior stakeholder management experience across complex, multi-party environments
Professional fluency in Italian and strong knowledge of the Italian market
The project is currently progressing towards financial close , which is expected within the next few months. The successful candidate will ideally join early enough to influence the project before the main execution phase begins.
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