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Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT) · 1 month ago

Director of Renewable Projects Development

Enlight Renewable Energy is a leading global renewable energy company, publicly listed on both the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. The company is seeking an experienced Director to manage the execution of renewable energy projects in Italy, overseeing all aspects from permitting to project readiness and leading a team of project managers.

ConstructionEnergyFinanceManagement ConsultingRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Lead Enlight’s execution of its utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, storage) pipeline across Italy from post-origination to ready-to-build
Manage the Italian Project Development team, including task allocation, performance oversight and professional development. Monitor the team’s execution against goals, timelines, and budgets
Develop and implement annual and long-term development work plans for Italy, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives
Manage and enhance relationships with key national and regional stakeholders, including ministries, TERNA, Regions and permitting authorities
Direct and maintain the interfaces with key external partners and consultants, including co-developers, legal advisors and engineering firms to ensure successful project delivery
Oversee and track project budgets, schedules, and milestones, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions as needed
Provide regular status reports and strategic updates to senior management, including project progress, financial forecasts, and risk assessments
Coordinate closely with company headquarters in Israel, working with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance departments to align project execution and planning

Qualification

Renewable energy project developmentItalian permitting processLeadership of multidisciplinary teamsPlanningBudgetingStakeholder managementFluent in ItalianFluent in EnglishInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least 15 years of experience in renewable energy project development in Italy, with a proven record in large-scale or utility-scale projects
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teams and management of complex stakeholder environments
Deep understanding of the Italian permitting process, interconnection frameworks, land regulations, and environmental compliance
Experience in planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting for large infrastructure projects
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage both internal and external relationships
Fluent in Italian and English
Willing to travel across Italy and occasionally to Israel and other international locations

Preferred

Previous experience in an international company or a major energy developer in Italy strongly preferred

Company

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT)

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Founded in 2008, Enlight Renewable Energy is a leading global renewable energy platform, delivering solar, wind and energy storage projects at scale.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.07B
Key Investors
Bank Hapoalim
2025-09-29Post Ipo Equity· $340M
2025-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $310M
2025-04-14Post Ipo Debt· $243M
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