Project Development Manager

Description

Job Summary: Soltec seeks a Project Development Manager to lead and manage the development of photovoltaic power plants and associated batteries in Italy, overseeing permitting and coordinating with corporate teams. Key Highlights: 1. Career development in an international solar energy environment. 2. Participation in projects with real impact and contribution to sustainability. 3. Growth within a company focused on excellence and continuous improvement. **Join Soltec and contribute to the advancement of solar energy** If you want to develop your career in an **international environment**, participate in projects with real impact, and grow within a company committed to **operational excellence and continuous improvement**, we want to meet you. We are a global company specializing in **photovoltaic sector technology**, with over two decades of experience developing innovative solutions and contributing to a more sustainable energy model. **Your mission as Project Development Manager** You will join Soltec Energía Italia’s team based in Madrid, responsible for supervising and ensuring the proper development of photovoltaic power generation plant and associated battery projects up to ready-to-build (RTB), especially managing permitting processes while working in coordination with corporate teams. **Your day-to-day responsibilities** * Lead and manage internal and external teams to achieve development and sales objectives. * Site identification and location assessment, including technical validation. * Study of Terna substations. * Review and modification of drawings provided by external service providers (e.g., external engineering firms). * Management with public authorities and documentary control until obtaining RTB, including AU and STMD. * Participation in due diligence for transactions. * Maintaining relationships and operations with external service providers involved in project development (e.g., external engineering firms). * Processing project-related documentation with various stakeholders. * Monitoring and supervising the proper corporate-level management of projects. **What we are looking for** **Essential requirements**: * Technical education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, specialization in electricity. * Minimum 3 years’ experience in photovoltaic project development companies in Italy, with specific knowledge of Italian regulations and country-specific requirements. * Knowledge of: + Photovoltaic sector project development process in Italy, including permitting procedures and regulations with Italian public administration and regulatory bodies. + Electrical lines and substations. * Strong communication skills, teamwork ability, customer orientation, and problem-solving capability. * Languages: Italian C1; English C1 is a plus. **Desirable requirements**: * Experience in photovoltaic plants or renewable energy projects. * Experience in hybrid or standalone energy storage plants. * Proficiency in Microsoft 365, AutoCAD (review of pre-developed drawings), viewers (for land pre-feasibility), and PVSyst. **Technical competencies**: * Technical rigor and analytical capability. * Problem-solving and decision-making skills. **What we offer** **Purpose and sustainability** * Be part of a leading solar energy company, contributing to accelerating the energy transition. * Work with real impact: each project helps build a cleaner and more sustainable future. **Development and growth** * Opportunities for growth in international environments. **People-centered culture** * A collaborative, diverse, and respectful environment that fosters inclusion and a sense of belonging. * A culture oriented toward learning, continuous improvement, and innovation. **Flexibility and well-being** * Flexible start time between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. * Hybrid work model (one remote workday per week). * Afternoon off on your birthday. **Competitive compensation** * Variable remuneration. * Flexible benefits plan (childcare, medical insurance, meal vouchers, transportation). Soltec *is a company committed to* ***equal opportunities, diversity, and regulatory compliance****. All applications are evaluated using objective, non-discriminatory criteria.* *The data controller, SOLTEC ENERGÍAS RENOVALES SL, informs you that the personal data you provide will be processed to initiate the recruitment process and, if selected, used for administrative procedures related to the prospective employment relationship. You are hereby informed of your rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, data portability, and restriction of processing. For further information, please contact* *dpo@soltec.com* *.*