Project Development Manager BESS

Tailor&Fox - your HR Business Partner - for A Multinational that operates in the Photovoltaic sector -, to strengthen its internal structure, has asked us to search for the following professional profile: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER BESS RESPONSABILITIES: Developing utility-scale battery storage projects until Ready-to- Build milestone including the management of the collaboration with external development entities.
To ensure follow-up of the stakeholders of the project like grid operators, local authorities, landowners and the wider public as part of the project development process.
Evaluating the economic and technical of BESS projects, supporting origination into greenfield, co-development and M&A opportunities.
Supporting internal areas and management to develop the business and operating models and business cases together with the local business development teams and the central trading and finance functions.
Analyzing and reporting of pipeline of BESS projects in Italy.
Supporting Origination team to develop battery and other storage solutions that can be integrated with the existing renewables asset portfolio as well as with new opportunities.
Perform site visit for the BESS project to analyze the technical feasibility of the pipeline being supported from technical team.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding technological, regulatory, and business developments for storage solutions and continuously updating the solution portfolio to fit market needs.
Defining and following up the scope of work of third-party consultants, validating their work.
Master in energy/electrical engineering or environmental science.
Deep knowledge of the Italian electrical system & market and energy projects permitting process.
At least 2-5 years of working experience in battery business development as utility scale, with relevant experience in procurement, construction and commissioning activities, energy management in retail business or relevant sectors.
High proactivity and drive, independent way of working.
Excellent project management skills, ability to adapt to changes, find solutions and conclude complex projects in a timely manner.
Strong entrepreneurial skills with a result-oriented approach.
Ability to work cross-functionally and within multicultural, geographically distributed teams.
Fluent Italian and English required.
Workplace : Rome.