Project Manager (f/m/d) fixed-term contract until 31.12.2027

Quest One; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Lunch allowance

JobRad bicycle program

Job summary

Quest One seeks an experienced project leader to drive national and international plant projects (1-150 MW) from planning through commissioning. You will lead a cross-functional team across engineering, procurement, operations and commercial functions, ensuring successful and on-time delivery.

The role requires an engineering background, IPMA Level B or equivalent, and strong negotiation and communication skills in an international context.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field; IPMA Level B or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full end-to-end responsibility for national and international plant projects (1-150 MW).
• Lead and inspire a cross-functional project team across engineering, procurement, operations and commercial functions.
• Manage complex project structures with clear governance and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure contractual and commercial execution from award to final acceptance.
• Act as primary customer interface and central point of contact for technical and project matters.
• Translate customer requirements into executable project solutions.
• Drive project planning and coordination of internal and external schedules and resources.
• Ensure compliance with contractual specifications and high quality.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and opportunities.
• Lead claims and change orders with legal and commercial teams.
• Provide transparent reporting to senior management on performance and milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Cross-cultural collaboration

English language

German language (B1)

Education

Engineering degree

IPMA Level B certification

Job description

Our Mission

Quest One is a global leader in PEM electrolysis. Our goal is clear: we aim to make a significant impact in reducing greenhouse gases with our electrolyzers. Since our beginnings as a science project in 1997, we’ve grown into a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group with around 500 employees across three locations worldwide.

Our mission:

Drive climate protection and actively shape the energy transition. Are you ready to join us on this journey?

Our goal: Reduce 1% of the world's greenhouse gases by 2050. Quest One.

Your Responsibilties

• Full end-to-end responsibility for the successful delivery of national and international plant projects (1-150 MW), covering all phases from planning and execution through to commissioning and final acceptance.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional project team, fostering close collaboration across engineering, procurement, operations and commercial functions to ensure efficient and seamless project execution.
• Manage and coordinate complex project structures, establishing clear governance, aligning stakeholder interests and ensuring effective collaboration across all project partners.
• Ensure full contractual and commercial execution of projects, from contract award through to final acceptance, safeguarding project objectives in terms of time, cost, quality and performance.
• Act as the primary interface to the customer, building strong and trust-based relationships while serving as the central point of contact for all technical and project-related matters.
• Translate customer requirements into executable project solutions, ensuring alignment with technical feasibility, contractual obligations, and overall project objectives.
• Drive project planning and execution, including the coordination of internal and external schedules, resources, and interfaces, while balancing technical, economic, and organizational considerations.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual specifications and technical requirements, maintaining high standards of quality and performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation and value-enhancing measures.
• Lead the management of claims and change orders in close collaboration with the legal and commercial functions, ensuring the protection of the company’s contractual position.
• Provide structured and transparent reporting to senior management, including the Head of Project Execution ME, ensuring full visibility on project performance, risks and key milestones.

What You Bring

• Degree in engineering or a related field, preferably in industrial engineering, process engineering, plant engineering, electrical engineering, or automation engineering; alternatively, a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
• Experience in plant projects, ideally supported by an IPMA Level B certification or equivalent, preferably within the hydrogen or energy sector.
• Proven expertise in managing complex contract structures, with a strong understanding of contractual, commercial, and risk-related implications.
• Strong leadership capabilities combined with a high level of personal accountability, demonstrating initiative, ownership and the ability to drive results in complex project environments.
• Excellent organizational, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in international and multicultural environments, fostering collaboration, building trust, and navigating cultural differences with confidence.
• Strong negotiation skills, assertiveness, and interpersonal competence, enabling effective stakeholder management and successful project delivery.
• Fluent in English and at least B1-level in German, with the ability to communicate confidently in technical, commercial and executive-level contexts.
• Committed to continuous professional development, with a proactive mindset toward expanding expertise and leadership capabilities within the role.

Why Quest One?

• OWNERSHIP – We grow together with Quest One, and you have the opportunity to take active responsibility.
• ONE TEAM – A strong team that sticks together and shapes the future.
• LEARNING – Personal growth is our focus, with numerous development opportunities.

Your Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements for a good work-life-balance.
• Regular updates and transparent communication through our town-hall-meetings.
• Buddy program as part of onboarding.
• Daily lunch allowance.
• Attractive employee discounts with Corporate Benefits and FutureBens.
• Free drinks, fruit, and a JobRad for a greener commute.

Do you want to help shape the future with us?

At Quest One, we're looking for people who want to actively help shape the future. What matters to us is your talent and motivation-your background, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability doesn't matter. Our diversity makes us stronger, more creative, and more successful. Together, we grow as a team in an inclusive and sustainable environment where discrimination has no place. Join a global company that values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities.