Project Manager – Energy & Infrastructure Consulting

CGS; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

30 days annual leave

Workation opportunities

Training and leadership programs

Mobility package

Employee wellbeing

Zusammenfassung

CGS is seeking a Project Manager – Energy & Infrastructure Consulting to lead high‑impact strategy and operational projects in the energy sector. You will manage international consulting teams and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across multiple business units.

You will drive delivery excellence, shape new initiatives, and contribute to talent development while collaborating with executive leadership teams in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification; PhD or MBA considered an advantage.
• Approximately 5 years of management consulting experience.
• Strong project leadership with a track record in transformation/infrastructure projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and structured thinking abilities.
• Able to engage and influence senior executives and board‑level stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex strategic and operational consulting projects on energy infrastructure and networks.
• Develop practical solutions for industry and organizational challenges in a changing energy landscape.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and serve as a sparring partner to executive teams.
• Drive project delivery excellence with high stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support business development by shaping initiatives and identifying opportunities.
• Mentor international consulting teams and contribute to recruitment, training and employer branding.

Kenntnisse

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Project Manager – Energy & Infrastructure Consulting

Our client is a leading in-house strategy and management consulting organization within the energy sector. The team advises senior executives on some of the most critical challenges facing the energy transition, energy networks, infrastructure development, and operational transformation.

As a Principal, you will lead high‑impact strategic and operational projects, manage international consulting teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic and operational consulting projects related to energy infrastructure, networks, and business transformation.
• Develop practical solutions to industry and organizational challenges in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and serve as a trusted sparring partner to executive leadership teams.
• Drive project delivery excellence while ensuring high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
• Contribute to business development activities, including shaping new initiatives and identifying future project opportunities.
• Lead and mentor international consulting teams, supporting the professional development of Project Managers and Consultants through coaching and feedback.
• Play an active role in internal initiatives such as recruiting, training, knowledge development, and employer branding.

Candidate Profile

• Outstanding academic background, ideally with a Master's degree or equivalent qualification. Additional credentials such as a PhD or MBA are considered an advantage.
• Approximately 5 years of experience within management consulting.
• Strong project leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering complex transformation, strategy, or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and structured thinking capabilities.
• Ability to engage and influence senior executives and board‑level stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong decision‑making skills and a passion for driving change.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management and talent development.
• Fluency in both German and English is required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of the most relevant topics within the energy transition and infrastructure sector.
• Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working arrangements.
• Up to 30 days of annual leave, plus additional flexibility through sabbatical options.
• Workation opportunities within Europe.
• Extensive training, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Modern working environment with strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Attractive mobility package and comprehensive benefits program.
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance compared to traditional management consulting environments.
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a leading energy organization.