Pre Development Manager - South Italy

Position Title: Development Manager

Location: Rome/Southern Italy – Remote

A renewable energy company is seeking a Development Manager to support its growing operations across Southern Italy. This key role involves leading projects from early-stage development through to the Ready-To-Build (RTB) phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project milestones including land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring that projects are de-risked and investment-ready.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial professional to join a purpose-driven and commercially focused organization in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new greenfield opportunities in renewable energy and energy storage.
• Lead development efforts to progress projects to RTB status.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to achieve critical development milestones, managing budgets and schedules effectively.
• Maintain comprehensive project databases, mapping, and tracking tools.
• Support commercial and market engagement efforts for project portfolios.
• Conduct regional market and competitive analysis as needed.
• Foster industry and community relationships to facilitate project advancement.
• Develop and implement effective systems, controls, and reporting for transparent management of multiple projects across jurisdictions and technologies.
• Support operational oversight and performance tracking of development projects.
• Promote clear communication and ensure cohesive project direction during development phases.
• Participate in due diligence for project acquisition opportunities.
• Provide development input during engineering, procurement, construction, and financing phases.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Travel extensively within Italy (50%+).

Education / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant project development discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in renewable energy.
• Proven track record in the acquisition and development of utility-scale wind, solar, and/or energy storage projects.
• Experience in the origination and pre-construction phases of large-scale renewable projects is an asset.
• Fluent in both Italian and English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with high energy, adaptability, and the ability to operate independently and as a leader on the ground.