Director

Director of Renewable Projects Development – Italy

Location: Italy (flexible / remote-based)

A leading international Renewable Energy IPP is seeking an experienced Director of Renewable Projects Development to lead and deliver a substantial and growing utility-scale portfolio across Italy.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for progressing projects from post-investment decision through to ready-to-build (RTB) status. You will oversee permitting, grid connection, land, offtake and stakeholder engagement, while managing a local development team and working closely with international headquarters and partners.

With a multi-GW pipeline spanning solar, wind and energy storage, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of nationally significant projects and play a pivotal role in Italy’s energy transition.

The Role

• Lead the execution of a large-scale renewable energy pipeline across Italy from post-origination to RTB.
• Manage and develop a team of project managers, setting clear goals, timelines and budgets
• Own relationships with key stakeholders including ministries, regions, grid operators and permitting authorities.
• Coordinate external partners such as co-developers, consultants, legal and engineering advisors.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, risk management and reporting.
• Act as the key interface between the Italian business and international headquarters.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in renewable energy project development in Italy
• Strong track record delivering utility-scale solar, wind and/or storage projects
• Deep knowledge of Italian permitting, interconnection and land frameworks
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Fluent Italian and English
• Comfortable working in an international, fast-moving organisation

What’s On Offer

• Senior, high-impact role with strategic ownership of a major Italian pipeline
• Flexible, remote-based working within Italy
• Competitive salary and bonus
• Stock Options!
• Monthly car allowance
• Monthly household allowance
• Home office setup allowance
• Annual health insurance allowance
• Net per diem for business travel within Europe
• Long-term career potential within a growing European platform

This role would suit an experienced renewable energy leader looking to combine strategic influence, team leadership and project delivery within a well-capitalised, international developer committed to sustainable energy.