Senior Asset Manager - Independent Power Producer & Renewable Project Developer - Solar PV & BESS (Utility-Scale)
With significant financial backing from a leading global infrastructure investor and strategic co-investment support from partners such as a global climate investment platform and one of Europe’s largest banking groups. The platform is building a robust pipeline of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage (BESS) assets across Italy. Early stages include over 1.4 GW of active solar + storage projects, embedded in a broader development pipeline that positions the company as a next-generation IPP contributing to national decarbonisation and energy security goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical and financial performance of solar PV assets, including energy yield, availability, PR and revenue.
- Define and implement optimisation strategies such as revamping, repowering, life extension and potential BESS integration.
- Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, forecasts and financial modelling inputs.
- Oversee power offtake strategies (PPAs, merchant exposure, regulated mechanisms) in collaboration with energy management teams.
- Negotiate and manage O&M;, insurance and technical service contracts; monitor KPIs, SLAs and lead tendering processes.
- Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance and prepare reporting for management, investors and lenders.
- Coordinate cross‑functionally with development, engineering, finance, legal and energy management; mentor junior team members.
Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Engineering (Energy, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental) or Economics with strong technical and financial grounding.
- Significant experience in renewable energy, specifically managing PV assets within an IPP environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical and financial KPIs.
- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, power markets, PPAs and price exposure management.
- Excellent command of Excel and reporting tools; fluent English.
- Experience with BESS‑integrated PV projects, M&A;, refinancing or technical due diligence; relevant certifications.
Why Join Us:
- Take on a high‑impact, senior role with full accountability across a strategically important asset portfolio.
- Work in an ambitious, structured, value‑driven environment with strong cross‑functional collaboration.
- Contribute to the development of best‑practice asset management processes within a rapidly expanding IPP.
- Engage directly with leadership, investors, lenders and advisors, gaining visibility and influence across the business.
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