Project Manager Global Steel Transformation (f/m/d)

Agora Industry; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Agora Industry seeks a Project Manager for Global Steel Transformation to lead research projects and policy papers, coordinating with Berlin, Brussels and Beijing teams. You will engage with stakeholders and government authorities, and help shape international decarbonisation strategies.

The role requires a Master’s in economics/engineering with 3+ years’ relevant experience, excellent English, and willingness to travel. It is based in Berlin, full- or part-time (min. 32 hours).

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in economics, engineering or similar.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience with industry topics; steel sector experience is a plus.
• Experience with public policy matters and communicating with policymakers.
• Experience working in international teams and networks.
• Willingness to travel internationally; fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research projects on the transformation of the steel sector.
• Develop studies, memos, and policy papers to promote fast transformation.
• Coordinate with regional teams to transfer best practices to stakeholders.
• Engage with government authorities on key policies and advise on routes to decarbonisation.
• Contribute data to update Agora tools like the Global Steel Transformation Tracker.
• Monitor political debates and technological developments.
• Support development of steel decarbonisation roadmaps in targeted countries.
• Communicate results and insights to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Organise consultations, events and workshops with the network.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Policy communication

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in economics/engineering

Jobbeschreibung

An increasing number of countries and regions across the world have decided to become climate neutral by 2050 at the latest. This implies not only that energy systems need to become fully clean within the next 30 years, but also the industrial sector must reach climate neutrality within just one generation. While this is creating tremendous opportunities for investments and clean development, immense efforts are needed to reach net zero climate objectives, especially for energy-intensive industries.

As an energy intensive industry, the global steel sector accounts for around 9% of global emissions, making it among the most challenging sectors to decarbonise.Meeting a projected 2050 steel demand while reaching net zero requires a rapid, large-scale adoption of low carbon technologies in the sector. The process of building a climate neutral steel sector by 2050 has already started, however, the speed of deployment is not yet where it needs to be.

And this is where we get involved. As a think tank, Agora is pursuing the goal of achieving a climate-neutral energy system worldwide by the middle of the century. With around 190 employees at four locations worldwide, we combine research, dialogue and public relations in our daily work to find answers to those questions that are crucial to the energy transition. In doing so, we work closely with partners in numerous countries. And - very importantly - we act independently and free of economic or party-political interests.

Since 2021, Agora Industry’s global steel transformation programme has developed a series of analyses aimed at clearly directing policymakers, industry and civil society towards the technologies that will have the greatest impact on reducing emissions in the steel sector. Through our evidence-based analysis, stakeholder dialogues, policy proposals and development of key tools such as the Global Steel Transformation Tracker, Agora Industry has positioned itself as a reference for information and advice on the transformation of the global steel sector . We have also developed strategic communications around green iron trade over the last few years.Our team is expert and strategic.

This position is part of Agora Industry’s International Collaboration and Markets team, working closely with a wider group of industry experts in various regions.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Project Manager Global Steel Transformation (f/m/d)

Full- or part-time (min. 32 hours)– based in Berlin

Your responsibilities include

• Conducting and managing specific research projects on the transformation of the steel sector;
• Develop studies, memos, and policy papers on different aspects to promote the fast transformation of the global steel sector;
• In coordination with regional teams, systematically transfer international best practices, expertise, and research results from Agora’s work in steel transformation to stakeholders in various focus regions;
• Working with Agora’s closest partners in the field; strongly engaging with stakeholders, and advising government authorities on key policies;
• Contribute to the collection and management of data for updating various Agora tools, such as the Global Steel Transformation Tracker;
• Monitoring political debates and technological developments;
• Support the development and implementation of steel decarbonisation roadmaps in targeted countries;
• Communicating results and insights from Agora’s work, as well as knowledge about industry transition policies, regulations and techno-economic developments to various audiences;
• Support stakeholder engagement and network development, including organisation of consultations, events and workshops;
• Working with Agora’s team to ensure the smooth running of daily work and forward planning, including with team members working from Berlin, Brussels and Beijing.

We are looking for

• A strong desire to actively shape the global clean energy and industry transitions;
• A Master’s degree in economics, engineering or similar and at least 3 years of relevant work experience with industry topics. Specific experience working with the steel sector is an asset;
• Experience working on public policy matters and communicating with policymakers;
• A proven track record and field of expertise working in or with industry stakeholders, for example on technologies/innovation, economics or materials science;
• Experience with working in international teams and networks;
• Dedication, reliability, perseverance, and a strong intellect; creativity and an ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• High degree of personal initiative as well as a structured and organised working manner;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, ability to present analytical and research material;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• Fluency in English; other language skills are a plus.

We assume that there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria in the description. Maybe you have certain skills we haven’t thought of yet? Tell us why you are the right person for the job.

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. Therefore, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from people from groups that have been underrepresented in energy and industrial policy. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation.

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