Head of Project Management

Position: Head of Project Management

Location: Milano, Italy

Who are we recruiting for?

Our client is a globally renowned organization specializing in solar projects, with a strong track record in renewable energy assets across multiple countries. Following a recent acquisition by a leading investor in the renewable energy sector, the company has secured a robust pipeline of solar projects in Italy scheduled for delivery over the coming years.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end project management of utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects, from development through construction and handover to operations.
• Define and implement project management frameworks, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Act as the main point of accountability for project performance, reporting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.
• Oversee contractor and EPC performance, ensuring contractual obligations, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, proposing corrective actions where required.
• Support strategic planning and portfolio-level decision-making across the Italian project pipeline.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, investors, external consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project outcomes.

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in project management within renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally solar PV.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-project portfolios in an international or fast-growing organization.
• Strong knowledge of EPC contracts, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Solid understanding of permitting processes, grid connection requirements, and regulatory frameworks in Italy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and comfortable operating at a senior management level.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary plus benefits package
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a rapidly expanding renewable energy platform
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact renewable energy projects supporting the energy transition

Who we are

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world, with a focus on talent within the Green Technology and Renewable Energy sectors. We allocate a proportion of our profits to Friends of the Earth International to support environmental initiatives worldwide.