Project Development Manager - Rome

Vestas Development, a key business unit within Vestas Wind Systems, is dedicated to developing wind farms across the globe. We are currently looking for experienced and highly motivated Project Development Manager to join our team in Italy, contributing to the growth of renewable energy within the Vestas Development Europe Region.

Your Role

As part of our development team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing wind farm projects from early-stage development to readiness for construction.

You will manage and coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders in the preparation of environmental, technical, and financial studies required throughout project development. Your work will include reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, Single Authorization documentation, feasibility studies, and environmental due diligence for wind projects.

You will conduct site visits alongside consultants and Vestas subject matter experts across different stages of project development, ensuring progress and quality standards are met. In addition, you will manage project budgets and execution timelines, monitoring overall progress and ensuring alignment with objectives.

A critical part of your role will involve preparing and submitting applications to relevant authorities — including EIA procedures, Single Authorization, and PAUR — ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You will also manage relationships with authorities, support stakeholder engagement activities, and participate in public consultations as part of the permitting process.

Collaboration will be essential to your role: you will work closely with internal engineering, environmental, and financial teams to support efficient project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

You hold a degree in a scientific or technical field, such as Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline (a Bachelor’s degree is acceptable). You bring at least 10 years of experience in renewable project development, whether in wind, solar PV, or other energy sectors.

You have solid project management experience, including coordination with consultants, contractors, and internal specialists. You are comfortable preparing and managing project budgets and timelines, and you bring at least 1–2 years of GIS experience in a development context.

Advanced Italian language skills are required, as well as proficiency in English for internal documentation. You are comfortable interacting with external stakeholders and experienced in permitting processes. A willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time for site visits is required.

Your skills

You are an experienced project manager, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. You bring effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders.

You are organized, solution-oriented, and forward-thinking, with a strategic mindset that allows you to identify challenges and implement effective action plans. You prioritize health and safety in all aspects of your work.

What We Offer

This role offers the chance to join a newly established Vestas business unit and help advance renewable energy initiatives.

We provide a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days remote, along with salary up to €60,000 gross plus bonus, depending on your experience. You will also benefit from life and medical insurance.

Joining Vestas means gaining meaningful growth opportunities with a worldwide renewable energy leader, while working with an experienced team on projects from inception to ready-to-build status.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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