Project Manager

IGNIS; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IGNIS is seeking a Project Manager – Development Phase to join our German team. You will coordinate development activities from site selection through Ready-to-Build, working with engineering, permitting, procurement and external partners to keep projects on track.

You bring an engineering background and a proven track record in energy or infrastructure projects, with strong stakeholder management and fluent German.

Qualifikationen

• Engineering or technical background.
• Proven experience in project development and project management in energy, infrastructure or data centers.
• Strong understanding of the energy sector and grid connection processes (TSO/DSO).
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Fluent German and professional English.
• Willingness to relocate to the Wolfsburg, Braunschweig, Salzgitter area or surroundings.
• Ability to travel as required.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate development activities through RTB (Ready-to-Build).
• Manage site development, land securing, permitting and local authority engagement.
• Oversee technical engagement with TSO/DSO and grid connection processes.
• Coordinate design activities and multiple project workstreams.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, legal, permitting, and comms teams.
• Build relationships with municipalities, authorities, landowners, and partners.
• Monitor schedules, milestones and risks; report progress to local management.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Engineering background

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

IGNIS is an integrated international energy company active in development, generation, energy services, and operation & maintenance. The company has one of the largest renewable energy development portfolios in Spain, with more than 14,000 MW, alongside an ambitious international growth strategy, with more than 10,000 MW currently in its portfolio across several countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Due to this continued growth, we are now looking for a Project Manager – Development Phase to join our local team in Germany.

About the role

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating and driving projects throughout the development phase, working closely with internal teams, public authorities, grid operators, landowners and external partners to ensure projects progress towards Ready-to-Build (RTB).

The role combines project management, technical coordination and stakeholder management, requiring a highly organised and proactive professional who is comfortable managing several workstreams simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project development activities through to Ready-to-Build (RTB).
• Coordinate site development, land securing, permitting and engagement with local authorities.
• Manage technical engagement with TSOs/DSOs and grid connection processes.
• Coordinate technical design activities and different project workstreams.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, environmental, legal, permitting, communication and public affairs.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, authorities, landowners and external partners.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones and risks, ensuring that activities progress according to plan.
• Support local management with project coordination, stakeholder management and reporting.

Candidate Profile

• Engineering or technical background.
• Proven experience in project development and project management, ideally within the energy, infrastructure or data center sectors.
• Good understanding of the energy sector and/or grid connection processes (TSO/DSO).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proactive and structured approach, with the ability to manage several workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build relationships with public authorities and external stakeholders.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Wolfsburg, Braunschweig, Salzgitter area or surroundings, as regular on-site presence will be required.
• Fluent German and professional English.
• Availability to travel as required.

Previous experience in data centers, BESS, renewable energy or other energy infrastructure projects, as well as an existing network of local stakeholders, would be considered an advantage.