Project Development Manager, Battery Storage, Italy Milano

Project Development Manager, Battery Storage, Italy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

For our office in Milan we are looking for a

**Project Development Manager, Battery Storage

**Your responsibilities

- Initially assess the commercial viability of (co-located) and stand-alone storage project opportunities and align closely with our investment analysts to include such assessments in the overall financial modeling

- Scouting of potential sites for storage development and negotiation of land option agreements

- Assume responsibility for the overall design and engineering of the company's standalone and co-located energy storage systems projects

- Develop, coordinate, and review system designs, layouts, containerization, performance planning incl.

(non-financial) modeling, and cost estimates

- Act as counsel for all internal investment processes, permitting, and project finance negotiations as it relates to energy storage systems

- Manage and monitor the fulfillment of projects and assignments within budget, quality, and on schedule during the planning, implementation, and commissioning stages

- Support to oversee local vendor relationships and actively participate in the negotiation and fulfillment of commercial and/or supply agreements

- Stay apprised of current and emerging research and trends in the field of energy storage systems incl.

applicable codes and standards

- Confidently articulate these evolving trends and developments

- Develop new tools, procedures and models that support the financial and operational performance of our assets

**Your qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in a qualitative discipline (e. g.

engineering, mathematics)

- Minimum of 4 years' experience in energy storage or system engineering,

- Attention to detail with the ability to efficiently manage complex technical projects and equally complex commercial negotiations

- Strong knowledge of the energy and renewable energy market, and a desire to keep updated with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy

- Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel as well as storage-specific simulation and design tools

- Sound understanding of project

- and asset management and contract / warranty negotiations

- Fluency in English and Italian; other European languages are considered a plus

**About us

Aquila Capital is an investment and industrial development company focused on generating and managing essential assets on behalf of its clients.

By investing in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, Aquila Capital contributes to the global energy transition and strengthens the world's infrastructure backbone.

The company initiates, develops, and manages these essential assets along the entire value chain and lifetime.

Currently, Aquila Capital manages around EUR 13 billion on behalf of institutional investors worldwide.

The company has around 630 employees from 48 nations, operating in 16 offices in 14 countries worldwide.