Ph3Overview /h3pJob Title: Business Development Manager /ppDepartment: Business Development, Italy /ppReporting to: Senior Development Manager /ppLocation: Milan, Italy /ph3About Lightsource bp /h3pWe are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. /ph3Summary /h3pWhat You’ll do (the role) /ppInside the Business Development unit will give support to all activities for both securing the pipeline growth according to company targets, and bringing projects through the acquisition, filing stages and then to the Ready To Build status, through Financial Close and Construction/Operation. Will also regularly report and update projects authorization timeline, environmental issues/solutions, liquidity prospects and budgeting through the proper company IT platform. /ph3Duties and Responsibilities /h3ulliCoordinate with internal support functions (Legal, Grid, Commercial Engineering, Power Markets, Planning, Structured Finance) and external advisors in evaluating greenfield and/or Co-Dev opportunities, both within PV and BESS market, to secure a pipeline growth aligned with yearly company targets. /liliSupport and coordination of third-party developers or service providers in activities for issuing the application of the projects to relevant authorities and then obtaining legal authorizations for the installation and operation of ground mounted photovoltaic plants and BESS units. /liliSupport and coordination of third-party developers and internal support functions in activities for integrating documents and giving feedback to Authorities during the permitting process. /liliSupport and coordination with the team in updating and transmission to top-management of forecasting dashboards of permitting processes (timeline, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, financial impacts of potential unforeseen factors). /liliSupport and coordination of third-party developers and local authorities in managing environmental mitigation propositions and related issues. /liliDirect interface with competent authorities and entities involved in project authorizations, and with all stakeholders (including municipalities and landowners). /liliSupport to other teams in MA deals or disputes, both technically and through financial models management. /liliSupport for business lines in managing technical due diligence activities. /li /ulh3Knowledge /h3ulliGeneral knowledge of current regulation framework in Italian PV and BESS Market. /liliExcellent knowledge of both greenfield development and co-development processes /liliCapability in reflecting assumption changes into financial model analysis /liliExcellent knowledge of English language /liliCapability in constraint analysis for PV sites and GIS environment knowledge will be a plus /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliFive-year degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification /li /ulh3Experience /h3ulli5+ years’ experience as Business Development Manager in the PV market /liliHaving Business Development experience in the BESS market will be a plus /liliExperience and interpersonal skills in managing relations with public organizations /li /ulh3Personal qualities /h3ulliGoal-oriented /liliCapable of working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines /liliStrong organizational and leadership skills /liliAble to collaborate effectively with other teams, including Grid, Legal, and Commercial Engineering /liliEntrepreneurial mindset /li /ulh3Why you’ll want to work for us /h3pOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter. /ph3Be you /h3pWe pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. /ph3Be responsible /h3pOur culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. /ph3Be recognised /h3pAlongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits. /ph3Be inspired /h3pJoin an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world. /ph3Our core values /h3pLightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. /p h3Seniority level /h3ulliMid-Senior level /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ulliFull-time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ulliBusiness Development and Sales /li /ulh3Industries /h3ulliRenewable Energy /liliSemiconductor Manufacturing /li /ulpReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lightsource bp Powered By Hassan Allam by 2x /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr