Reporting to the Managing Director Italy (CEO), the COO Italy supervises the development of the company’s activities across commercial, development and construction phases. He/She plays a key role in structuring and accelerating growth in the Italian market, acting as a true right hand to the Managing Director. With strong market expertise, the Operation Manager interacts with strategic stakeholders such as local authorities, partners, and key clients.

MAIN TASKS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial & Business Development
- Support the Managing Director in defining and executing the commercial strategy for the Italian market
- Identify, evaluate and secure new business opportunities, including partnerships, project acquisitions and market expansion initiatives
- Lead or contribute to negotiations with clients, partners, landowners and investors
- Participate in the structuring of competitive offers, tenders and PPA negotiations
- Monitor market trends, regulatory evolution and competitor activity to proactively adapt the company’s positioning

Project support




- Oversee the full lifecycle of solar PV projects in Italy, from early-stage development to commissioning
- Ensure effective coordination between development, engineering and construction teams to guarantee project consistency and performance
- Monitor project planning, budgets and risk management, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and cost constraints
- Implement performance tracking tools to ensure operational excellence across all projects
- Anticipate and resolve operational bottlenecks, ensuring smooth execution across multiple concurrent projects

Stakeholder Management & Representation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, permitting bodies, regulators and strategic partners
- Represent the company in high-level meetings, public consultations and negotiations
- Ensure all projects comply with local regulations, permitting requirements and adm

📌 COO Italy (Milano)
🏢 GÉNÉRALE DU SOLAIRE
📍 Milano