Project Manager – Renewable Energy / M&A

Position Title: Project Manager – Renewable Energy / M&A

Location: Italy / Spain/ Poland (Frequent Travel Required)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our client’s renewable energy division, focusing on acquisition initiatives across Italy and/or Spain.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in expanding the company’s renewable energy portfolio by identifying, evaluating, and acquiring local companies in the sector. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of green energy projects in high-potential European markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Due Diligence: Oversee the comprehensive due diligence process for potential renewable energy acquisitions, ensuring all financial, legal, and operational risks are adequately assessed
• Evaluate Financials: Analyze financial projections and develop robust business cases for renewable energy projects, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals
• Negotiate Deals: Take the lead in negotiating and structuring acquisition deals with local businesses, ensuring mutually beneficial terms
• Manage Post-Acquisition Integration: Coordinate the seamless integration of newly acquired assets into the company’s portfolio, managing both operational and strategic transitions
• Market Intelligence & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the renewable energy markets of Italy and/or Spain, ensuring ongoing market insights
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track regional regulatory developments and industry trends, ensuring the company’s strategy remains aligned with the latest energy policies and legal frameworks
• Travel: Frequent travel between Italy and/or Spain to manage projects on-site, engage with stakeholders, and evaluate opportunities in person.

Key Requirements:

• Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in project management, with a specific focus on M&A transactions. Experience in renewable energy, investments, or real estate development is highly advantageous
• Financial Literacy: Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and the ability to work with complex financial data
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is required. Professional proficiency in Italian and/or Spanish is a must, depending on the region of responsibility. Fluent Lithuanian would be a big advantage
• M&A Experience: Knowledge or experience with mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the renewable energy or real estate sectors, will be a significant asset
• Travel and Relocation: Ability to travel or an option to relocate to Italy / Spain (not a requirement). In Poland, you can work remotely or on-site in the office located in Gdansk
• Self-Starter: Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver results under deadlines
• Adaptability: Open to working in a rapidly evolving sector, with a keen interest in learning and adapting to new markets and challenges.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• M&A Exposure: Experience with M&A processes in the Italian/Spanish market is a huge plus, but not mandatory
• Business Development Knowledge: Background in business development, business modeling, or energy sector development is an added advantage
• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project timelines
• International Mindset: Open-minded and culturally aware, with a passion for working across diverse international markets.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Travel and relocation support (if applicable)
• Opportunities for professional growth in an expanding industry with global impact
• Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability
• International team and work environment

About the Company:

E energija group, founded in 1994, has a longstanding commitment to renewable energy, with a portfolio that includes wind, solar, battery storage and biomass projects across the Baltic States and Poland.

Get to know more by visiting www.e-energija.lt.

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