(Senior) Project Manager (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Axpo Group in Germany is seeking a project leader for utility-scale battery storage projects, based in Leipzig, to drive delivery from contract signature through commissioning and handover to operations. You will coordinate diverse teams and stakeholders across engineering, legal, finance, and operations.

The role requires managing schedules, budgets, risks, and compliance, plus driving HSE, quality inspections, and KPI reporting while upholding Axpo standards and continuous improvement

Qualifikationen

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or energy engineering.
• Experience managing large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contract management and stakeholder coordination.
• Structured, solution-oriented with ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent English and German; another European language is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead realization of utility-scale BESS projects in Germany from contract signature through commissioning and handover to operations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and recovery plans to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, suppliers, grid operators, authorities, and internal stakeholders across engineering, legal, finance, and operations.
• Oversee construction interfaces, permitting activities, and grid connection readiness.
• Drive HSE compliance, quality inspections, commissioning activities, and issue resolution.
• Provide transparent KPIs, milestones, budgets and risks reporting, promoting continuous improvement and Axpo standards.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Contract management

Cross-functional teams

Ausbildung

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Energy engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Workload: 100% Help shape the future of energy by delivering innovative battery storage projects across Europe. Join a collaborative and international environment where your expertise, ideas, and initiative make a real impact.

What you will do:

• Lead the realization of utility-scale BESS projects in Germany from contract signature through commissioning and handover to operations
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and recovery plans to ensure successful and timely delivery
• Coordinate EPC contractors, suppliers, grid operators, authorities, and internal stakeholders across engineering, legal, finance, and operations
• Oversee construction interfaces, technical documentation, permitting activities, and grid connection readiness
• Drive HSE compliance, quality inspections, commissioning activities, and resolution of technical or contractual issues
• Provide transparent reporting on KPIs, milestones, budgets, risks, and project progress while promoting continuous improvement and Axpo standards

What you bring & who you are:

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or energy engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
• Experience managing large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects, ideally within BESS, grid connection, or energy projects
• Strong understanding of contract management, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery processes
• Structured, solution-oriented, and independent way of working with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in international and cross-functional teams
• Fluent English and German skills; ideally, knowledge of another European language

We value different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking.

About the team:

We are an international and supportive team working on innovative energy solutions across Europe. We value collaboration, open communication, and diverse perspectives while delivering projects that support the energy transition.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.