Job Description
Job Description:
The Manager-IT, Europe will be based in Madrid, Spain and will be responsible for day-to-day IT support including the analysis, acquisition, installation, configuration, implementation, modification, and support of computer desktop hardware, operating systems, software, and applications for the entire Nextpower Europe team. In addition to providing hands-on technical support, this individual will act as a trusted IT business partner for the local office—bridging business needs with respective global IT teams and ensuring a high level of service delivery. This role will also drive local innovation and productivity improvements by leveraging automation, scripting, and modern AI tools to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance employee efficiency.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on IT professional who combines strong support fundamentals with a builder mindset. Someone curious and proactive in exploring new technologies, especially AI and automation. Someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy, able to balance day-to-day support with longer-term improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
IT Business Partnership
Act as primary IT contact for Europe based team
Align local business needs with global IT strategy and respective business teams.
Advise stakeholders on technology best practices
Provide technical support for desktop/computer definition, purchase, configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrades of computer hardware.
Troubleshoot and Configure:
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Office 365, Box.com, Okta
Deploy laptops and desktops in a domain environment
Inventory and Asset Tag
General network connectivity, file access
Active Directory account creation and password resets
AV System Support (Zoom)
Provides day-to-day desktop support to executive team and assistants
Accountable for the development of and technical support of workstations, printers, etc.
Computer and network system maintenance and support
Timely respond to and close all tickets assigned, determining the most effective way to solve those.
Ensure that tickets are correctly solved before they are set to resolved state
Ensure that the process and procedures are followed
Provide feedback to clients where necessary
Update databases to maintain their accuracy
Execute the change tasks assigned within the scheduled time frame as planned
Provide effective specialist contribution to the analysis and resolution of problems and known errors
Automation, AI & Productivity Enablement
Identify opportunities to improve employee productivity through automation and tooling
Design and implement small-scale automation solutions (e.g., scripting, workflows, integrations between tools)
Leverage AI tools (e.g., copilots, LLM-based tools, workflow automation platforms) to enhance internal processes and user experience
Collaborate with business teams to understand pain points and translate them into practical technical solutions
Rapidly prototype and deploy lightweight tools to solve operational inefficiencies
Promote adoption of new tools and provide guidance/training to end users
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to improve workplace efficiency
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead or support IT projects and office initiatives
Identify and implement service improvements
Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimization, and adoption of emerging technologies (including AI tools)
Requirements
Based in Madrid, Spain
Proficient English and Spanish.
5+ years of IT desktop support experience
Strong knowledge of Windows, Office 365, networking, AD
Similar IT experience in leading regional IT support function working as the point of contact
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
Experience with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JavaScript or similar) & Familiarity with automation tools and platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier, APIs, workflow tools)
Interest or hands-on experience with AI tools and their application in business environments
Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on improving efficiency and user experience
About Nextpower
Nextpower is one of the most promising, fastest growing companies in today’s solar industry. We design and manufacture next generation PV tracking systems that dramatically improve the economics of solar power.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
Intense collaboration
Passionate customer focus
Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
Relentless drive to win
Understanding of executive-level support needs
Ability to act as a proactive IT advisor
Act as a local point of contact for all things IT, infrastrcuture, business systems
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.