Head of Project Development

1 giorno fa

Milano, Lombardia, Italia Axpo Group A tempo pieno

Contract: Permanent
Location: Milan/Rome (frequent travel across Italy)
Starting Date: ASAP
Driving Licence: Required

Position Overview

The Head of Project Development Italy is responsible for leading all photovoltaic (PV) project development activities across Italy. This senior role involves managing a national team of project managers, contributing to the company's development strategy, and representing the organization with key external stakeholders and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of project managers across Italy

  • Oversee the PV project pipeline and optimize resource allocation

  • Define and implement the PV development strategy in coordination with senior management and origination teams

  • Supervise end-to-end project development, including site assessment, permitting, grid connection, and financial evaluation

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and internal requirements

  • Monitor project timelines and budgets, proactively managing risks and bottlenecks

  • Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, legal, finance)

  • Represent the company before public authorities and key stakeholders (Regions, GSE, DSO/TSO)

  • Provide regular reporting to top management

Candidate Profile

  • University degree in engineering, renewable energy, environmental sciences, business, or related fields

  • 8–10 years of experience in renewable energy, including leadership roles in project development

  • Strong knowledge of the Italian PV market, regulatory framework, and permitting processes

  • Proven leadership, strategic, and organizational skills

  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

  • Fluency in Italian and English

  • Willingness to travel frequently within Italy


At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.

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