ESS Regional Project Manager - Italy (Milan-based)

Sungrow Italy • Milan

Milan

from today

Your duties

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic ESS Regional Project Manager - Italy (Milan) to lead our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) business in Sungrow Europe. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring ESS projects are delivered successfully and high-level customer engagement with team leadership and is central to our expansion in a high-priority growth market. They combine organizational skills, leadership, and strategic thinking to drive results.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

 1. Project Planning 

· Define BESS project scope (S,A,B level), goals, and deliverables  different stages: 
· Develop detailed project plans, timelines (Gantt charts, schedules), and budgets.  
· Identify risks and create mitigation strategies.  

2. Team Coordination & Leadership

· Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.  
· Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams (commercial, service, product solution, contract &l egal, finance etc.).  
· Motivate and guide the team to meet deadlines.  

3. Stakeholder Communication

· Act as the main point of contact for clients, executives, and team members.  
· Provide regular progress updates (status reports, meetings).  
· Organize regular meeting with key stakeholders and report to internal and external parties.
· Manage expectations and negotiate changes when necessary.  

4. Project payment & Resource Management 

· Track project payment milestone and ensure adherence to the program & deadline.  
· Allocate resources efficiently (manpower, tools, materials).
  
5. Risk & Issue Management 

· Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.  
· Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that hinder progress.  

6. Quality Assurance & Delivery 

· Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.  
· Conduct post-project reviews (lessons learned, performance analysis).

Your profile


· 2-3+ years in project management leadership within energy storage, renewables, or technical infrastructure sectors
· Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
· Proven experience managing teams and developing customers’ relationship.
· Skilled in solution-based project management, with strong contract negotiation ability
· Fluency in English and Italian (minimum B2 level)
· Willingness to travel 40-50% of the time
 
Project Manager Certifications:

· PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI  
· PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments)
· CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) – Entry-level

Our offer

Clean and accessible energy is the key to a sustainable future on our planet!

We are market leaders in the solar energy space with the strongest PV-inverter R&D team and we are the largest inverter manufacturer. If you decide to join our team, you will benefit from the following:

  • Opportunities for career advancement as we are growing very fast in the EMEA region
  • Bonus payment on a fixed schedule every year based on performance
  • A multinational team with a diverse and inclusive mindset
  • Travel within Europe for training sessions or to attend renewable energy events
  • Opportunity to visit our R&D facilities in China
You have something superspecial to tell us? Worry not; we know just the right person you should speak to:

Julia Caracacheff

Talent Acquisition Specialist South Europe
 

+34 615 752 632

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