ESS Regional Project Manager

Social network you want to login/join with: ESS Regional Project Manager - Italy (Milan-based), Milan Client: Sungrow - EMEA Location: Milan Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 8b9309dabafe Job Views: 3 Posted: Expiry Date: Job Description: Your mission About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic ESS Regional Project Manager - Italy (Milan) to lead our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) business in Sungrow Europe. This role is crucial for ensuring successful ESS project delivery and high-level customer engagement, involving team leadership and strategic expansion in a high-growth market. The ideal candidate will combine organizational skills, leadership, and strategic thinking to drive results. Your main responsibilities will include: Project Planning - Define BESS project scope (S, A, B levels), goals, and deliverables at different stages.- Develop detailed project plans, timelines (Gantt charts, schedules), and budgets.- Identify risks and create mitigation strategies. Team Coordination & Leadership - Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.- Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams (commercial, service, product solutions, legal, finance, etc.).- Motivate and guide the team to meet deadlines. Stakeholder Communication - Act as the main point of contact for clients, executives, and team members.- Provide regular progress updates (status reports, meetings).- Organize meetings with key stakeholders and report to internal and external parties.- Manage expectations and negotiate changes when necessary. Project Payment & Resource Management - Track project payment milestones and ensure adherence to schedules and deadlines.- Allocate resources efficiently (manpower, tools, materials). Risk & Issue Management - Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.- Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles hindering progress. Quality Assurance & Delivery - Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.- Conduct post-project reviews (lessons learned, performance analysis). Your profile - 2-3+ years in project management leadership within energy storage, renewables, or technical infrastructure sectors.- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.- Proven experience managing teams and developing customer relationships.- Skilled in solution-based project management with strong contract negotiation abilities.- Fluency in English and Italian (minimum B2 level) .- Willingness to travel 40-50% of the time. Project Manager Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) – Entry-level Why us? Clean and accessible energy is key to a sustainable future We are market leaders in solar energy with the strongest PV-inverter R&D team and the largest inverter manufacturer. Joining us offers: Opportunities for career growth in the rapidly expanding EMEA region Performance-based annual bonus A diverse, inclusive multinational team Travel opportunities within Europe for training or renewable energy events Visits to our R&D facilities in China About us We are a green tech company driven by young, creative minds, committed to our mission: Clean Power for All . With over 650 GW of clean power installed worldwide, we are on a path to success Founded in 1997 by Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow leads in solar inverter R&D with a broad product portfolio including PV inverter solutions, energy storage systems, floating PV, NEV driving, EV charging, and renewable hydrogen production systems. Interested in working with us? Learn more about our company culture and opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr