Join to apply for the Business Development Manager role at Lightsource bp Powered By Hassan AllamJob Title: Business Development ManagerDepartment: Business Development, ItalyReporting to: Senior Development ManagerLocation: Milan, ItalyOverviewLightsource bp is on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, delivering sustainable and responsible renewable power. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.What You’ll DoInside the Business Development unit, support activities to secure pipeline growth aligned with company targets and bring projects through the acquisition, filing stages and Ready To Build status, through Financial Close and Construction/Operation. Regularly report and update project authorization timelines, environmental issues/solutions, liquidity prospects and budgeting through the proper company IT platform.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with internal support functions (Legal, Grid, Commercial Engineering, Power Markets, Planning, Structured Finance) and external advisors to evaluate greenfield and/or Co-Dev opportunities in PV and BESS markets to secure pipeline growth aligned with yearly targets.Support and coordinate third-party developers or service providers in issuing project applications to relevant authorities and obtaining legal authorizations for installation and operation of ground-mounted PV plants and BESS units.Support and coordinate with internal support functions and third-party developers in integrating documents and providing feedback to Authorities during the permitting process.Assist in updating forecasting dashboards for permitting processes (timeline, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, financial impacts of potential unforeseen factors) and transmit to top management.Coordinate with third-party developers and local authorities in managing environmental mitigation propositions and related issues.Interface with competent authorities and stakeholders (including municipalities and landowners) involved in project authorizations.Support other teams in M&A deals or disputes, including financial models management and technical due diligence.Assist for business lines in managing technical due diligence activities.KnowledgeGeneral knowledge of the current regulatory framework in Italian PV and BESS markets.Excellent knowledge of both greenfield development and co-development processes.Ability to reflect assumption changes into financial model analyses.Excellent knowledge of English language.Ability in constraint analysis for PV sites; GIS knowledge is a plus.QualificationsFive-year degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.Experience5+ years’ experience as a Business Development Manager in the PV market.Experience in BESS business development is a plus.Experience and interpersonal skills in managing relations with public organizations.Why you’ll make a great member of the teamGoal-orientedCapable of working under pressure and meeting strict deadlinesStrong organizational and leadership skillsAble to collaborate with other teams, including Grid, Legal, and Commercial EngineeringEntrepreneurial mindsetWhy you’ll want to work for usOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.Be youWe pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.Be responsibleOur culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.Be recognisedAlongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.Be inspiredJoin an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.Our core valuesLightsource bp cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive.https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Business Development and SalesIndustries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lightsource bp Powered By Hassan Allam by 2xGet notified about new Business Development Manager jobs in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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