European PPA Manager

Galileo is looking for a European PPA Manager to originate, negotiate, execute, and manage Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage projects with non-utility customers (C&I corporations, power marketers, etc.) and utilities across Galileo’s active European markets. This person will be based in Milan, reporting to the PPA Origination Director.

What you’ll do:

1. Segment potential Utilities and C&I customer groups and propose appropriate commercial structures & marketing plans, then develop business relationships with relevant energy consumers;
   
2. Evaluate requests for proposals, lead bid preparation, prepare competitive analysis and manage participation in procurement processes;
   
3. Coordinate with Galileo colleagues (development, M&A, technical, legal, etc.) to ensure a clear understanding of the portfolio and appropriate management of all relevant topics;
   
4. Provide an energy-marketing perspective of the ideal markets/regions to target for the future development of projects, considering market price outlooks, revenue structures, corporate ESG drivers, and market congestion;
   
5. Communicate and provide regular updates on energy marketing developments to Galileo colleagues across all functions to support understanding and a tailored business focus;
   
6. Develop clear and effective processes and ways of working across all activities within the PPA origination function;
   
7. Participate in relevant industry conferences and other events to foster the knowledge of Galileo as an industry leader.
   

Requirements

What you’ll need:

1. At least 5 years’ professional experience in the renewable energy sector and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in PPA roles;
2. Experience in negotiating and contracting complex PPA agreements with different pricing structures;
3. Comprehensive understanding of PPA markets, structures, and processes (both off-site and on-site PPAs);
4. Well-established relationships with customers and PPA advisors in the EU renewable energy sector;
5. Comfortable attending PPA events both at the regional, national, and local levels;
6. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Economics;
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; another European language is a plus;
8. Enthusiasm and self-motivation, including a willingness to take on broad and varied challenges and responsibilities in a dynamic work environment;
9. Strong organizational skills and an ability to work in a high-pressure, customer-centric environment whilst delivering high-quality work.
   

In return for your expertise and commitment, we will provide a fast-paced and stimulating international environment that will stretch your abilities as well as support your continued development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as a flexible remote-working policy.