Chief Project Officer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy firm in Hamburg seeks a Chief Project Officer to oversee a multi-GW pipeline of projects across solar, wind, and battery storage. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring project delivery, and driving the organization's growth as it scales from national to regional leadership in clean energy. Applicants should have a strong background in renewable energy project delivery and strategic leadership capabilities.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record of managing complex renewable projects (100MW+).
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong background in renewable energy project delivery, preferably utility-scale BESS.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Directors managing large-scale projects.
• Oversee collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, and BESS teams.
• Define and implement best practices in project execution, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Drive organizational change and strategy to meet growth plans.
• Represent the implementation function in strategic discussions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in renewable energy projects

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Risk management

Strategic vision setting

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Chief Project Officer – Renewable Energy – Europe – €Excellent + Bonus + Package

A leading Independent Power Producer in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Chief Project Officer to oversee the execution of a multi-GW pipeline of renewable projects across solar, wind, and battery storage (BESS).

This newly created role will be central to driving the company’s transformation and growth as it scales from a national to a regional leader in clean energy.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a fast-growing renewable energy platform. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering over 3GW of projects by 2028, while shaping how the organization executes and scales into new geographies.

The Role

As CPO, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Directors, each managing multiple large-scale renewable projects.
• Oversee collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, and BESS teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
• Define and implement best practice in project execution, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Drive organisational change and strategy, building and restructuring teams as needed to deliver on ambitious growth plans.
• Represent the implementation function in strategic discussions with key stakeholders and partners.

The Profile

We are seeking an experienced executive with:

• A strong background in renewable energy project delivery, ideally including utility-scale BESS.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex projects (100MW+).
• Solid grounding in electrical engineering or similar technical expertise.
• Experience engaging with international partners and operating within a global organisation.
• Strategic leadership capability, able to set vision while managing detail through project leaders.

How to apply

Please make your application today or reach out to me directly at [e-mail].