Senior Project Manager - BESS

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Home office available

Zusammenfassung

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage projects in Germany. You will oversee projects from development through construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a technical background in electrical or energy engineering, experience with large-scale renewables, fluent German and English, and willingness to

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience delivering large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of project execution within the German energy sector.

Aufgaben

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from development through to commercial operation.
• Take responsibility for project schedules, budgets, quality and successful execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Manage relationships with TSOs, authorities, investors, EPC contractors and external consultants.
• Support contract management, risk mitigation and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and investment stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

German language

English language

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Renewable energy experience

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering degree

Energy/Industrial Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

A rapidly growing renewable energy developer focused on accelerating Germany’s energy transition through utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With a 10GW+ development pipeline and a growing portfolio of large-scale projects across Germany, the company is playing a key role in enabling grid flexibility and supporting the integration of renewable energy.

Backed by strong financial support and an experienced international team, the business is expanding its project delivery capabilities and is looking for a Senior Project Manager to support the execution of major energy infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage projects across Germany.

You will oversee projects from late-stage development through construction, commissioning and operational handover, working closely with internal teams, contractors, investors and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from development through to commercial operation.
• Take responsibility for project schedules, budgets, quality and successful execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Manage relationships with TSOs, authorities, investors, EPC contractors and external consultants.
• Support contract management, risk mitigation and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and investment stakeholders.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience delivering large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of project execution within the German energy sector.
• Experience managing external stakeholders, contractors and complex project environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Fluent German and English skills.
• Willingness to travel within Germany when required.
• Home office available

What's on Offer

• Join one of Germany’s fastest-growing utility-scale BESS developers.
• Work on a 10GW+ pipeline of strategically important energy storage projects.
• Play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure for Germany’s energy transition.
• Competitive package with long-term career development opportunities.