Technical Asset Management Lead

Stern Energy S.P.A., a leading European service company specializing in utility-scale and industrial photovoltaic power plants, manages over 2.2 GW of assets with a team of 275+ professionals across six subsidiaries . To strengthen its Commercial & Technical Asset Management unit, Stern Energy is seeking a Technical Asset Management Lead (Solar) to lead and expand the Technical Asset Management (TAM) function across multiple European countries.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Technical Asset Management, the role oversees a growing multicounty TAM team (6 countries) responsible for the technical performance and operational oversight of a portfolio of PV plants across Europe (13 countries).

Role Overview:

The Technical Asset Management Lead ensures the optimal technical performance, reliability, and long-term value of photovoltaic assets. The role combines strategic coordination, technical supervision, and operational oversight, including O&M/revamping/repowering/extraordinary maintenance contracts management, plant performance monitoring, root-cause analysis, and implementation of improvement actions.

The position involves frequent collaboration with German- and English-speaking colleagues and partners, coordination of external advisors, and regular site visits across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and develop the multicountry TAM team, setting standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Oversee the technical performance of utility-scale and industrial PV plants, ensuring availability, reliability, and lifecycle optimization.
• Manage and supervise O&M contracts, monitoring performance and contractual compliance, and maintaining relationships with service providers.
• Ensure effective plant monitoring, performance analysis, and root-cause investigation of underperformance, defining corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee monthly technical reporting, analysing deviations from forecasts.
• Define and implement technical strategies to improve production, efficiency, and asset longevity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control related to technical operations and asset optimization.
• Ensure compliance with technical, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Manage warranty and insurance claims for key components on behalf of project companies.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform on-site inspections across European PV plants.
• Coordinate technical due diligence for acquisitions, repowering projects, and new assets.
• Collaborate with Commercial Asset Management on reporting, performance reviews, and strategic decisions.
• Select, manage, and coordinate external technical partners and advisors.
• Promote knowledge sharing and professional development within the TAM team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in technical asset management of PV plants, with both desk-based management and on-field experience.
• Proven experience in team coordination and multicountry operations.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and resilient working style.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluent English (mandatory);
  German or another EU language is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe.

Knowledge of wind technology is considered a plus.

Stern Energy offers contractual terms aligned with the candidate’s experience, with the objective of long-term integration into the company.