PROJECT LEADER - HOME ENERGY MANAGEMENT & DEMAND RESPONSE

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
 

About the role

You will join a team that doesn’t just develop products, but integrated solutions for intelligent energy management. Your role will be at the heart of the energy transition: you will work on solutions that connect domestic thermal comfort, connectivity, and the power grid, enabling new models such as demand response, energy consumption optimization, and integration with energy markets.

You will act as a key coordination point between product strategy and technical execution, supporting the Home Energy Management (HEM) and Demand Response (DR) Product Manager in delivering innovative solutions through cross-functional teams.

Main responsibilities

• Support the Product Manager in translating the HEM & DR strategy into concrete projects
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (connectivity, electronics, software, marketing, business units, etc.) without direct reporting lines
• Lead the development of HEM & DR solutions throughout the entire lifecycle (requirements definition, planning, development, validation and release)
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, technology, and customer value
• Monitor project progress (timelines, costs, quality)
• Facilitate decision-making and problem-solving in complex, cross-functional environments
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a systemic and end-to-end perspective
• Contribute to the definition of new energy use cases (e.g., consumption optimization, flexibility services, grid integration)

What makes this role unique

• You will work on solutions, not standalone products
• Direct impact on key topics: energy transition, smart home, grid interaction
• Highly cross-functional role with strong exposure to multiple business functions
• Ideal environment for fast growth toward product leadership or program management roles

Your profile

• Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Energy, Management Engineering, or similar)
• A solid 2–3 years of experience in Project Management, Product Management, or technical roles with strong exposure to cross-functional projects
• Solid understanding of complex systems (hardware + software + services)
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Structured yet flexible problem-solving approach
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Fluency in English and Italian

Nice to have (not mandatory)

• Experience in: IoT / connectivity, energy / HVAC,smart home or demand response
• Familiarity with digital ecosystem or platform-based models

What we are looking for (mindset)

• Curiosity about the energy and innovation landscape
• Ability to see the “big picture” beyond individual components
• Collaborative attitude with a strong results orientation
• Eagerness to grow quickly in a dynamic environment

Location: Fabriano (AN) – Hybrid (2 days of smart working per week)

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.