Senior Project Manager

SMA Solar Technology AG; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Altenso is seeking a dedicated project manager to lead the full EPC lifecycle of BESS projects – from engineering to commissioning, COD, and handover – ensuring technical, contractual and commercial success.

You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, commissioning, safety, logistics, quality and finance to keep work packages on time and within scope, while visiting sites to verify progress. German and English proficiency at C1 level is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Power, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering.
• PM certification preferred.
• Master's degree in a relevant field considered an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead the full EPC lifecycle for BESS projects from engineering through commissioning, COD and handover.
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, commissioning, safety, logistics, quality and finance to keep work packages on time and within scope.
• Review contracts, manage scope, warranties, risks and claims; regularly visit construction sites to monitor progress.
• Ensure alignment with technical, contractual and commercial requirements throughout the process.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and transparent decision‑making with clients and partners.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

BESS energy projects

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Power, Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering

PM certification (preferred)

Master's degree in a relevant field (advantage)

Jobbeschreibung

In this role, you manage the full EPC lifecycle of BESS projects – from engineering to commissioning, COD, and handover – ensuring that technically complex and commercially significant energy projects are delivered successfully. Your work environment is defined by team spirit on equal footing, clear responsibilities, and a mindset that rethinks energy.

Your Mission - what awaits you:

• EPC Lifecycle Management – Coordinating the entire project execution process across all phases: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, COD, and handover. Ensuring that technical, contractual, and commercial requirements are met throughout the process.
• Planning & Control – Developing and managing schedules, budgets, resource plans, execution strategies, and documentation structures; identifying deviations early and taking targeted measures to secure project success.
• Stakeholder Management – Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, lenders, regulatory bodies, and external partners; aligning expectations, consolidating information, and supporting transparent decision‑making.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination – Steering collaboration between engineering, procurement, commissioning, safety, logistics, quality, and finance to ensure that all work packages progress on time and within scope.
• Contract & Site Management – Reviewing and managing contract terms with suppliers and contractors, including scope, warranties, interfaces, risks, and claims; regularly visiting construction sites to monitor installation progress and ensure alignment with project requirements.

Your Profile - required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Power, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering.
• Preferred project management certification.
• Master's degree in a relevant field considered an advantage.
• Three to five years of experience in PM roles within EPC BESS, PV, or comparable grid‑connected energy projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts, change management processes, performance guarantees, and proficiency in both German and English at C1 level.

What makes this role meaningful:

This position places you at the heart of large‑scale energy storage projects that are key to the energy transition. You work closely with engineering and construction teams, influence project performance directly, and maintain strong visibility through regular site visits. You bring your expertise into cross‑functional collaboration and into improving project workflows, helping shape how complex EPC projects are delivered in the future. With transparent coordination structures, access to international experts, and a culture that values ownership, you gain space to grow professionally while driving impactful energy solutions.

Equal Opportunity

*At Altenso, we stand for equal opportunity and diversity – regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.