Business Development Manager Italy Bardi

Business Development Manager Italy
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Description**:

The purpose of this position is to support the achievement of the company's strategy to grow the project pipeline in Italy and to manage the projects from identification through the whole process.

**Responsibilities**:

**In this role you will be**:

- accountable to moving the project pipeline of investments from the initial investment approval, through the investment decision (financial closing) and all the way to the attainment of the RTB status and sale of the project (when applicable).

- a matter expert for the development team and interfacing with engineering, legal and financial management for staffing and execution.

- leading the main project development activities and escalations from the developers team, including site visits, full risk assessment management and mitigation plan, vendors and client management including contracts execution and tracking.

- leading the permitting process by joining the steering committees and solve proactively any incoming issue.

- leading the approval of project development budgets and ensure timely monitoring, cost reduction and mitigation plans; support the financial team where relevant in invoicing and payment processes.

- full reporting on the status of the project pipeline.

- leading relationships with external stakeholders, including long term planning with development partners, originators, clients.

- leading the presentation of the new projects to the Investment Committee - including inputs to financial modelling - with proper risk assessment and recommendations for investment.

- suporting in the update and tracking of the business development plan;

- reviewing and negotiating all kind of agreements required for the project development process.

- supporting the sales team in dealing with RTB projects sales, where applicable;

- handing over RTB projects to the construction team once reaching NtP, where applicable.

- supporting the project finance team along with EPC team in due diligence to gain financing.

- actively participating and support M&A activity, mainly due diligence.

- good in understanding of the TSO and local grid networks.

- leading the new project prospecting supporting the development team in the effort of originating relevant investment opportunities.

- building and maintaining a network of contacts in the energy generation and storage space.

- attending internal and external meetings and represent Emeren in a suitable fashion according to the company code of conduct at all times.

**Requirements**:

**Ideally you have

- proven experience of project development for solar PV and/or BESS in Italy (including site control, securing interconnection, permitting process, etc.

), at least 5 years.

- good quantitative and qualitative skills in project management, technical risk assessment, financial risk assessment at project level.

- impressive impact with the team members for coaching and leading by example.

Good motivator.

- great organizational and problem solving skills

- Proven knowledge of the electricity market in Italy, including but not limited to interaction with grid operators (TERNA and E-distribuzione), knowledge of the Italian regulation for permitting (AU, PAUR and PAS), land agreement management.

- knowledge of solar/BESS technology and costs (e. g.

panels, BOS, EPC, O&M).

Basic knowledge of ancillary technologies (e. g.

batteries, T&D networks, hybrids, etc.

)

- fully accustomed to work in an international corporate environment with very good interpersonal and communication skills, strictly following internal processes, respecting compliance policies, etc.

- fluency in English & Italian.

Joining our team offers you an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your contributions are valued.

You will have the chance to collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds and play a vital role in the smooth functioning of our international operations.

At Emeren we believe in fostering a thriving and fulfilling work environment.

As an employer, we value the importance of building long-term employment relationships with our team members.

**When you join us, you can expect the following benefits**:

- **Broad Variety of Tasks**: We understand that monotony can stifle creativity.

That's why we offer a diverse range of tasks to keep you engaged and challenged.

- **Collegial Team**: We believe in the power of collaboration and not only treat you from your first day as part of our team but expect you too to represent the team spirit we share.

- **International environment**: Our team consists of highly skilled professionals from around the world, creating an international environment that fosters cross-cultural exchange and learning.

You'll have the chance to work with colleagues from different backgrounds, gaining unique perspectives and insights that will enhance your professional development.

Join our team at Emeren and become part of our dynamic and international environment.

We embrace divers