Project Manager Tower Development (m/w/d)

Nordex Group; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GreenerFuture

Flexible Hours

Mobility Subsidy

Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness

Extra Vacation Days

Global Team

Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Hamburg to lead wind turbine tower development projects from concept to serial production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical and software engineering, suppliers, and global stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Fluent English and German are required; a PM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience managing complex technical development projects
• PM certification preferred
• Fluent English and German communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple wind turbine tower development projects within budget, timeline, and quality targets
• Manage the complete product development process from concept to serial production
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering teams to ensure feasibility
• Coordinate prototype testing, validation, and certification activities
• Align project milestones with Platform Lifecycle Management
• Act as the key interface for stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and global functions
• Identify project risks, define mitigation actions, and provide transparent progress reporting throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

English & German fluency

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Industrial)

Tools

MS Project Server

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

Join our Product Development organization and lead complex development projects focused on wind turbine towers and tower optimization across multiple platform generations. Working closely with external suppliers and cross-functional teams, you will ensure projects are delivered according to quality, budget, and timeline requirements. Your contribution will support the successful development and industrialization of wind turbine tower solutions for global markets.

YOUR TASKS

• Lead and coordinate multiple wind turbine tower development projects while ensuring compliance with budget, timeline, and quality target
• Manage the complete product development process from concept and design through prototyping, testing, certification, and serial production
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and successful implementation of requirements
• Coordinate prototype testing, validation, and certification activities to verify compliance with technical and regulatory standards
• Align project scope, milestones, and schedules with other Project Managers and the Platform Lifecycle Management organization
• Act as the key interface for stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and other global functions
• Identify project risks, define mitigation actions, and provide transparent progress reporting throughout the project lifecycle

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Several years of experience managing complex technical development projects, ideally within the wind energy industry
• Proven experience in project management; a Project Management certification is preferred
• Strong understanding of wind turbine technology, tower systems, or comparable large-scale industrial products
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project Server; experience with ERP and PLM systems is advantageous
• Fluent English and German communication skills
• Structured and solution-oriented working style with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Your Benefits

• #GreenerFuture : Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
• #Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
• #Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
• #CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
• #Health : Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
• #Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
• #OneCompany : Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.
• #CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.
• Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.