Company: Telelink Infra Services EAD
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria (Hybrid / On-site Project Oversight)
Job Type: Full-Time, Senior Management Level
Industry: Renewable Energy, Solar PV Systems, Commercial & Industrial Infrastructure
Department: Energy Solutions & Infrastructure Projects
Executive Overview
Telelink Infra Services is a European provider of telecom, enterprise, and green energy infrastructure solutions. With headquarters in Sofia, Bulgaria, and active operational hubs across Europe, Telelink Infra delivers large-scale technological and sustainable energy installations.
Telelink Infra Services is seeking an experienced, growth-oriented Senior Project Manager for Energy Solutions to join its Sofia-based team. This role oversees the complete project execution lifecycle for commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, grid integration systems, and advanced power management infrastructure across Bulgaria and broader European markets.
The ideal candidate will bridge technical engineering rigor with commercial project leadership, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractor networks, procurement workflows, and client relationships from feasibility to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Solar & Energy Systems Project Leadership
- Lead the operational planning, execution, and final delivery of turnkey solar energy projects in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and European quality standards.
- Formulate, maintain, and exercise operational control over master project schedules, resource allocations, and expenditure budgets using tools like MS Project.
- Direct cross-functional engineering teams, including site managers, electrical design specialists, structural engineers, and field technicians.
2. Supply Chain, Procurement & Quality Assurance
- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for balance-of-system (BOS) components, Tier-1 solar modules, string/central high-voltage inverters, and energy storage enclosures.
- Manage site storage, logistics pipelines, and material handling protocols to prevent delays and reduce scrap rates.
- Enforce rigorous quality control (QC) frameworks to ensure all installation steps strictly conform to European Commission safety codes (IEC standards) and national Construction Law regulations.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Commercial Oversight
- Act as the primary interface for external project stakeholders, including corporate clients, distribution system operators (DSOs), municipal regulators, subcontractors, and hardware vendors.
- Collaborate closely with presales, engineering, and bidding teams to draft technical proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and competitive tender responses for prospective energy projects.
- Monitor financial key performance indicators (KPIs), track budget variances, manage variation requests, and protect gross margins.
4. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Management
- Maintain full compliance with local regulatory frameworks, grid interconnect standards, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) codes.
- Oversee up-to-date technical documentation in internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to maintain clear audit trails.
- Formulate comprehensive risk mitigation plans covering supply chain bottlenecks, grid interconnection bottlenecks, and site construction challenges.
Minimum Qualifications & Candidate Profile
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on project management experience dedicated to solar energy installations or broad commercial renewable energy infrastructure.
- Technical Competence:
- Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools).
- Working understanding of solar PV design software (PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD) and single-line diagrams (SLDs).
- Knowledge of local construction law, national electrical codes, and IEC compliance standards.
- Certifications & Languages:
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is strongly advantageous.
- High proficiency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Bulgarian is essential for regional site oversight.
- Soft Skills: Demonstrated capability in team delegation, conflict resolution, negotiation, and executive-level stakeholder communication.
What Telelink Infra Services Offers
- Compensation Package: Competitive monthly base salary aligned with European renewable energy benchmarks, plus performance-driven project delivery incentives.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive supplemental health insurance package and sports access cards.
- Professional Development: Executive training allowances, technical certifications, and clear career path mobility within an expanding European infrastructure group.
- Modern Work Culture: Hybrid work flexibility, collaborative team structures, and modern office spaces in Sofia.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to apply directly via the official Telelink Infra Services Careers Portal or submit an updated Resume/CV along with a cover letter detailing relevant solar project management achievements to careers@telelinkinfra.com.
Please list “Application: Senior Project Manager – Energy Solutions Bulgaria” in the subject line of your submission.
