Senior Project Manager Real Estate d/f/m

RWE; Essen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance for you and/

25 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

RWE Technology International GmbH in Essen is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Corporate Real Estate to oversee international, multi-location projects. You will plan, lead and deliver initiatives, ensuring hands-on control of resources, budgets, quality, and schedules while maintaining strict HSE standards.

You will drive process improvements, promote a unified project management framework, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Executive Board.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or comparable qualification.
• Extensive project management experience, preferably in real estate or construction, with PMI/PRINCE2 certifications.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities; experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; proactive and team-oriented.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of office and real estate projects including new developments, refurbishments, expansions and M&A support.
• Oversee planning, management and delivery with control of resources, budget, quality, schedule and scope; ensure HSE compliance.
• Drive improvements of project management standards, processes and methodologies.
• Promote a consistent framework for seamless project delivery across global operations.
• Build relationships with executive stakeholders and senior management across the RWE Group.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Education

Business Administration degree

Engineering degree

Tools

PMI/PRINCE2 certification

Job description

RWE Technology International GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As a Senior Project Manager within the Corporate Real Estate department “Project Management”, you'll oversee international as well as multi-location projects. Your role involves coordinating diverse activities and leading the project team to achieve pre-aligned objectives. Embrace a dynamic career where fostering stable relationships across the RWE Group and crafting effective solutions are key to your daily work.

About The Role

• Lead a diverse portfolio of office and real estate projects, including new developments, refurbishments, expansions, restructurings, and support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Take overall responsibility for the planning, management, and delivery of projects, ensuring the effective control of resources, budget, quality, schedule, and scope while maintaining compliance with RWE standards, particularly in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).
• Drive the continuous improvement and optimisation of project management standards, processes, and methodologies.
• Promote a consistent project management framework to ensure seamless project delivery and smooth integration into ongoing business operations.
• Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders (including Executive Board level), working closely with the Head of Project Management and the Head of Real Estate Global.

Job Requirements And Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Extensive experience in project management, preferably within the real estate or construction sector, complemented by relevant certifications (e.g., PMI or PRINCE2) and a proven track record of success in a commercially driven environment.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex project requirements.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate confidently with executive leadership and senior management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, combined with a proactive approach, strong team orientation, and the ability to effectively prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel extensively and flexibility to operate in an international business environment.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Additional languages, particularly German or Dutch, are considered an advantage.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Benefits

• An attractive salary and access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme.
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary.
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family and access to occupational health support services for your wellbeing.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need.
• Freedom to shape your work independently while driving new ideas and innovations in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• A trusting team environment, in which regular feedback and continuous development are a matter of course.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

RWE Technology International is the strategic business partner for companies and organisations worldwide that are driving the energy transition. This includes a broad range of global consulting, services, and projects, particularly in the fields of blue and green hydrogen (H₂), wind and solar energy, as well as power plants and battery storage. RWE Technology International minimises risks and costs for customers in the planning, construction, operation, and decommissioning of energy facilities, as well as in the recultivation of opencast mining areas and post-mining landscapes. Our roughly 400 employees support customers in reducing their CO₂ footprint and in developing new technologies and processes across the entire lifecycle.