About the role

  • Senior Project Manager responsible for managing complex renewable energy projects in Europe. Leading teams and ensuring project delivery on time and budget from development to operation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex utility-scale renewable energy projects (PV, Wind, BESS) across Europe, with a strong initial focus on projects in Germany
  • Ensure timely, cost- and budget-compliant execution from late-stage development through to commercial operations
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including legal, technical, PPA, sales, financing, and permitting specialists
  • Prepare and submit internal investment approval documentation and present project opportunities to senior management
  • Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and the risk management framework
  • Manage contracts and relationships with external advisors, contractors, service providers, and investors
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for local stakeholders including landowners, municipalities, DSOs/TSOs, and public authorities
  • Maintain proactive risk identification and mitigation planning throughout the project lifecycle
  • Ensure a structured project handover to Operations and Asset Management teams

Requirements

  • Degree in engineering, renewable energy, project management, or a related field
  • Proven track record of managing complex renewable energy projects (ideally PV, Wind and/or BESS) in Europe, including grid connection and permitting phases
  • Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
  • Experience with internal investment processes and presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Ability to manage a broad range of external stakeholders and build long-term, trust-based relationships
  • Familiarity with regulatory and market frameworks in at least one major European energy market; knowledge of the German market is a strong asset
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing project conditions and drive fact-based decision making
  • Structured, organized and proactive working style, with a high degree of independence and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills in English and German
  • Willingness to travel within Europe as required

Benefits

  • Mobile working
  • Flexible working hours
  • Modern office environment
  • Company restaurant / barista bar (headquarters only)
  • Discounted rates/conditions
  • Fitness benefits
  • Discounted online shopping

Job title

Senior Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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