Business Development Manager, Italy

Business Development Manager, ItalyJoin to apply for the Business Development Manager, Italy role at Lightsource bp.Reporting to: Senior Development ManagerAbout Lightsource bpWe are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power.

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We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition.

Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.What You’ll do (the role)Inside the Business Development unit will give support to all activities for both securing the pipeline growth according to company targets, and bringing projects through the acquisition, filing stages and then to the Ready To Build status, through Financial Close and Construction/Operation.Will also regularly report and update projects authorization timeline, environmental issues/solutions, liquidity prospects and budgeting through the proper company IT platform.Duties and responsibilitiesCoordinate with internal support functions (Legal, Grid, Commercial Engineering, Power Markets, Planning, Structured Finance) and eventually external advisors in evaluating greenfield and/or Co-Dev opportunities, both within PV and BESS market, to secure a pipeline growth aligned with yearly company targets.Support and coordination of third-party developers or service providers in activities for issuing the application of the projects to relevant authorities and then obtaining legal authorizations for the installation and operation of ground mounted photovoltaic plants and BESS units.Support and coordination of third-party developers and internal support functions in activities for integrating documents and giving feedback to Authorities during the permitting process.Support and coordination with the team in the updating and transmission to the top-management of forecasting dashboards of permitting processes (timeline, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, financial impacts of potential unforeseen factors).Support and coordination of third-party developers and local authorities in managing environmental mitigation propositions and related issues.Direct interface both with the competent authorities and entities involved in the project authorizations, and with all the stakeholders (including municipalities and landowners).Support to other teams in M&A deals or disputes, both technically and through financial models management.Support for business lines in managing technical due diligence activities.Who we’re looking forKnowledgeGeneral Knowledge of current regulation framework in Italian PV and BESS Market.Excellent knowledge of all both greenfield development and co-development processesCapability in reflecting assumptions changes into financial model analysisExcellent knowledge of English languageCapability in constrains analysis for PV sites and GIS environment knowledge will be a plusQualificationsFive-year degree in Engineering or equivalent qualificationExperience5+ years’ experience as Business Development Manager in the PV marketHaving Business Development experience in the BESS market will be a plusExperience and interpersonal skills in managing relations with public organizationsWhy you’ll make a great member of the teamGoal-orientedCapable of working under pressure and meeting strict deadlinesStrong organizational and leadership skillsAble to collaborate effectively with other teams, including Grid, Legal, and Commercial EngineeringWhy 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. xlwpduy Our core valuesLightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low‑carbon energy projects.

Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. J-18808-Ljbffr