Senior Technical & Asset Manager; m​/f

Position: 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 data visualisation 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 are appreciated.

Experience with  BESS / hybrid projects  is a plus.
Availability for regular site visits.
International experience is a plus.