Senior Technical & Asset Manager (M/F)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Technical & Asset Manager to join our Asset Management team in Milan and take responsibility for the technical, operational and financial performance of a utility-scale PV portfolio in Italy.

The role combines strong technical expertise in solar PV with broader Asset Management responsibilities, including O&M management, performance optimisation, budgeting, contractual and regulatory compliance, reporting and stakeholder management.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and analytical professional, able to take ownership of issues, drive solutions and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the technical and operational performance of the PV portfolio, including availability, PR, yield, downtime and losses.
• Identify underperformance and technical issues, perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with O&M contractors and technical service providers , ensuring compliance with contractual KPIs, SLAs and performance guarantees.
• Coordinate technical activities with Project Managers, Technical Advisors, site teams and other internal departments.
• Prepare and review technical and asset management reports , dashboards and performance analyses for management, clients and investors.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, OPEX and revenue performance , including variance analysis and cost control.
• Monitor compliance with O&M, EPC, PPA and other contractual obligations , as well as relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage interactions with GSE, Terna, DNOs, ARERA, Agenzia delle Dogane, insurers and other external stakeholders .
• Support technical claims, O&M handovers, site inspections and resolution of significant operational issues.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve energy production, asset availability, profitability and operational efficiency .
• Contribute to repowering, benchmarking, digitalisation and other portfolio optimisation initiatives.
• Lead high-level meetings, support junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of utility-scale Solar PV plants and operational KPIs.
• Proven experience in PV Asset Management, Technical Advisory, O&M, EPC or similar .
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of commercial, financial and contractual aspects of renewable energy assets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills;
  Power BI and other datavisualisation tools are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and take ownership of complex issues.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and solution-focused mindset.
• Good IT literacy and interest in digitalisation, AI and new technologies.
• Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Economics or related field .
• Solid experience in the renewable energy sector , preferably Solar PV.
• Experience managing PV portfolios and/or O&M contractors.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting .
• Practical knowledge of Italian renewable energy processes and regulations, including GSE, Terna (Gaudì), ARERA and Agenzia delle Dogane .
• Experience with SCADA / PV monitoring systems.
• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint ;
  Power BI and PVsyst areappreciated.
• Experience with BESS / hybrid projects is a plus.
• Availability for regular site visits.
• International experience is a plus.