Senior Project Development Manager - Origination (m/w/d)

Job Description

We are looking for a project developer to be based in either Milan and Verona, Italy. You will join a formidable project development team, driving around 85 megawatts (MW) of successfully authorized projects and around 700 megawatts (MW) in the pipeline under development. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

Your contribution to the energy transition

As our Senior Project Development Manager - Origination you are responsible for coordinating early stage development activities for renewable energy projects, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance from the first project phases.The role focuses on reviewing, validating, and managing documentation prepared by external design firms, as well as leading preliminary interactions with public authorities, grid operators, and other institutional stakeholders.

The Project Manager actively contributes to risk assessment, technical due diligence, and workflow coordination during the origination phase.

You can look forward to the following tasks:

Management of External Designers and Technical Documentation

• Review and validate all technical documents produced by external engineering firms, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to company standards.
• Verify that preliminary layouts, civil works concepts, electrical designs, and permitting drawings comply with regulatory requirements and project constraints.
• Coordinate revisions and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs required for origination and early permitting activities.
• Ensure consistency between technical documents, environmental studies, and grid connection requirements.

Preliminary Interface with Authorities and Stakeholders

• Lead early-stage interactions with municipalities, regional authorities, environmental bodies, and grid operators to assess project feasibility.
• Support the preparation of documentation for preliminary consultations, screenings, and pre application meetings.
• Coordinate local engagement activities with landowners, community representatives, and relevant territorial stakeholders to foster transparency, address early concerns, and strengthen project acceptance at the local level.
• Ensure that all local requirements, sensitivities, and constraints are correctly incorporated into the project's technical and permitting approach.

Origination & Feasibility Assessment

• Assess site feasibility based on environmental, technical, regulatory, and grid constraints.
• Collaborate with internal teams (land development, permitting, engineering, legal, grid) to ensure alignment of assumptions, design criteria, and project strategy.
• Identify critical path items and support risk mitigation activities.

Project Coordination & Timeline Management

• Maintain the project schedule for origination activities, coordinating deliverables from internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that technical documentation aligns with permitting milestones and overall development timeline.
• Support the preparation of internal documentation for investment decisions and stage gate reviews.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare clear and structured reports summarizing progress, risks, and next steps for internal management.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory frameworks, ESG guidelines, and HSE standards.

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Energy, Environmental, Civil, Electrical), Urban Planning, or related technical or scientific disciplines.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in project development within the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on permitting and regulatory processes.
• Proven experience in managing permitting procedures for utility-scale PV projects, including PAS, VIA, and AU applications.
• Solid understanding of national and regional regulatory frameworks, environmental impact assessments, and urban planning processes.
• Experience in coordinating with public authorities, municipalities, grid operators, and external consultants.
• Familiarity with grid connection procedures and technical feasibility assessments.
• Strong project management skills, including risk monitoring, milestone tracking, and internal reporting.
• Knowledge of ESG and HSE standards and their integration into development activities.

You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
• Health insurance: we've got your back, and your loved ones too! Our private health insurance plan covers you and your family
• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance
• Meal ticket: fuel up and focus on your work! We've got you covered with a daily meal ticket for each work-day

Our energy matches yours? Then apply for a job with us!

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future

At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto "Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong" permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.

We look forward to meeting you.

• Monique Cooper
• External Recruiting Consultant EMEA