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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced leader to establish our new "New Assets" division and take overall project management responsibility for the construction of the PULS pumped-storage power plant, a significant infrastructure and energy project for the coming years, along with other growth projects. This key role combines strategic business development with the leadership of a complex, large-scale project, laying the foundation for new flexible generation capacities in Germany's future energy system.

Responsibilities

Establish and develop the "New Assets" division for the structured investigation, evaluation, and implementation of growth and optimization potentials within the Hydro Germany Business Unit.
Build the PULS project organization (Core Team) for the TG1 phase (planning phase) in alignment with the Hydro Germany Management Team, including project governance aligned with Vattenfall processes.
Coordinate with the line organization for resource planning and provision not permanently or fully assigned to the project (matrix organization).
Build and lead the project team and sub-projects.
Manage aspects related to the 10-year network development plan (TYNDP), project of common interest (PCI), and funding.
Oversee technical areas including infrastructure, rail, grid connection, compensation and replacement measures, construction technology, electrical and control engineering, mechanical engineering, hydrology, and basin ecology.
Manage communication, project management (scope, cost, time, resources, quality), permitting and stakeholder management, and risk management.
Handle property, tax, and fixed asset accounting.
Develop a technical/technological guideline based on operational experience from the line organization.
Tender and coordinate external engineering and planning services.
Manage resources, timelines, budget, and FTE planning.
Report directly to and coordinate with the management of the Hydro Germany Business Unit.
Conduct variant studies and evaluate alternatives for the overall project.

Requirements

Completed university degree (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or related fields preferred, M.Sc. or Ph.D.) with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in a technical field.
Several years of professional experience as a responsible project manager in the construction of generation facilities, large plants, or comparable major projects.
Successfully completed project management certification (e.g., IPMA or PMP) is desirable.
Ability to anticipate project developments and proactively avoid problems and conflicts.
Proven ability to handle complex topics, problems, and challenges, and to translate extensive technical and/or project-related issues into efficient and comprehensible solutions.
Several years of experience in awarding engineering and construction services, with knowledge of contract and construction law, as well as technical rules and legal provisions.
Demonstrated ability to recognize complex interrelationships and implement them with initiative and persuasiveness.
Experience with strategic and business-relevant issues.
Strong leadership skills in managing interdisciplinary project teams across locations, with a good sense for prioritization and a strong awareness of quality, costs, and deadlines.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and fluent German.
Experience in stakeholder management.
A constructive, optimistic, and solution-oriented mindset with a can-do attitude towards challenges.
Highly motivated, strong communication and assertiveness skills, enthusiasm for teamwork.
Pre-Employment Screening is part of the recruitment process.

Skills

Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Leadership
Technical Guideline Development
Tendering
Resource Management
Budget Planning
FTE Planning
Variant Studies
Engineering
Construction Law
Contract Law
English
German

Location

Hohenwarte
Hamburg
Berlin

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time only

Experience Level

Senior
Management

Education Level

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or related fields
Project Management Certification (IPMA or PMP desirable)

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Training and personal development opportunities
Flexible work options
Home office possibility

About the Company

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company with approximately 21,000 employees, working towards fossil-freedom and a sustainable society.
Vattenfall Wasserkraft GmbH is the largest energy storage company operating pumped-storage power plants in Germany.
Hydropower is a key component of a sustainable energy system.
We are committed to safety and employee engagement.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and ethnic-cultural backgrounds.
Severely disabled individuals will be given special consideration with equal qualifications.
Diversity contributes to making our company more efficient and attractive.