Program Director Italy

LOCATION

Rome, Italy

ABOUT US

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 900 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.
At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment.
Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

MISSION

Reporting to the Global Head of Project Execution, the Program Director will have to oversee and ensure the overall success of all renewable energy park construction projects  under his/her responsibility in Italy, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, quality, sustainability and safety standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management: Supervise and manage multiple renewable energy park construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, quality standards, sustainability, and safety.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the global strategy for operationalizing the parks by managing the involved teams.
• Resource Management: Administer resources (human, financial, materials) allocated to projects, optimizing their use to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local and international legal requirements related to the construction and commissioning of the parks.
• Safety Supervision: Oversee workplace safety practices to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with labor safety regulations.
• Risk Assessment and Problem Resolution: Proactively identify potential risks in projects and develop mitigation strategies. Resolve issues arising during construction to keep projects on track.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a similar field.
• Native Italian or very high level.
• High level of English (minimum C1).
• Over 10 years in a project management, business, or executive management role.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and leading multiple teams and departments.
• Experience in planning and directing strategic initiatives.
• Experience in business development, EPC construction, and/or project financing.
• Experience in budget management.
• Experience in consulting focused on operations management.
• Proven success in project coordination roles.
• Strong ability to produce project reports, with special attention to interdepartmental communication.
• Availability to travel.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a team highly qualified.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation.
• Full working day.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote work 2 days a week.
• Free birthday afternoon.
   

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, …Our mission is to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

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