Project Manager - Data Centre Infrastructure

Job Title: Project Manager – Renewable Energy for Data Centre Infrastructure

Location: Milan or Rome, Italy (Hybrid/Flexible)

Sector: Data Centres | Renewable Energy | Infrastructure

About the Role

We're hiring a Project Manager to lead the development and execution of renewable energy projects that directly support the power needs and sustainability goals of large-scale data centre infrastructure in Italy.

This is a key role sitting at the intersection of clean energy and digital infrastructure . You’ll be driving the integration of technologies like solar PV, battery storage, and energy procurement strategies (e.g. PPAs) to serve hyperscale & colocation data centres.

You’ll work across internal teams and external partners - developers, utilities, engineering consultants, and data centre clients - to ensure energy solutions are delivered on time, on budget, & in line with ESG targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle of renewable energy developments supplying data centres, from site identification and permitting through to construction and energisation.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, and regulatory activities across solar, storage, or hybrid energy projects tailored to data centre requirements.
• Work closely with data centre clients to understand their energy needs, sustainability objectives, and infrastructure growth plans.
• Oversee grid connection processes, liaise with Italian TSOs/DSOs, and support grid optimisation for large energy loads.
• Support structuring and negotiation of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or behind-the-meter solutions for data centres.
• Ensure all projects meet relevant compliance, environmental, and planning regulations.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, commercial, and ESG teams across Italy and Europe.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of project management experience within renewable energy, energy infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Experience working with or supplying energy to data centres, hyperscalers, or other energy-intensive infrastructure is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Italian permitting processes, energy market frameworks, and grid interconnection procedures.
• Technical understanding of solar PV, battery energy storage, or hybrid energy systems.
• Skilled in stakeholder coordination, with strong attention to risk, cost, and timeline management.
• Fluent in both Italian and English.
• Based in or willing to travel regularly to Milan or Rome.

Why Apply?

• Be part of one of Italy’s most dynamic energy + infrastructure growth markets.
• Work with leading renewable energy technologies tailored to the digital economy.
• Join a growing team with real impact across both sustainability and infrastructure sectors.
• Competitive salary, hybrid working, and long-term development opportunities.

To apply, use the link or contact Georgia Sumnall: