Senior Project Manager, Strategic Projects & AI Transformation (Offshore Wind)

Vattenfall GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vattenfall is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Strategic Projects & AI Transformation. You will work with internal sponsors to solve complex challenges, shaping the strategic direction for BU Offshore and leading cross-functional initiatives. International exposure, strong storytelling, and senior stakeholder engagement are key.

This 24-month fixed-term role reports to the Head of Strategic Projects. Located in Amsterdam, Berlin or Hamburg, the role requires an advanced degree and 5+ years

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field, with 5+ years in strategy or transformation.
• Proven ability to apply AI capabilities to improve decision-making and organisational effectiveness.
• Experience in complex organisations; energy sector exposure is a plus.
• Track record of structuring ambiguous problems and delivering actionable recommendations.

Aufgaben

• Learn business challenges and identify improvement opportunities with Strategic Projects.
• Set the overall strategic direction of BU Offshore.
• Lead cross-functional strategy initiatives from problem definition to implementation.
• Collaborate with sponsors and management; mentor team members.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in business/economics/engineering

Jobbeschreibung

The Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind, as well as other non-hydro renewable activities such as solar and batteries. Our offshore business is amongst the top three players global and a key contributor to Vattenfall’s business success. It is our clear ambition to continue our profitable growth in the future to help Vattenfall succeed in its mission. Offshore wind is a key contributor of the green electrons and molecules required to support our customers’ decarbonisation journey.

Do you want the opportunity to contribute to our vision? We’re looking for a solution-oriented, goal-driven person to help us unlock the full potential of our organisation.

Be in your element with Business Area Wind

You won’t only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting‑edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

As Senior Project Manager forStrategic Projects & AI Transformation and part of our project teams, you will closely collaborate with our internal sponsors to find solutions to our most complex challenges. Our business, as well as the industry, is changing rapidly. To be successful, you need to leverage your strategic and commercial thinking and apply your problem‑solving skills. You will report to the Head of Strategic Projects, a strategically oriented function in the Business Unit Offshore.

This is a fixed‑term position for 24 months.

We work in an international setting and with direct exposure to senior management. For your work, you will be supported by a diverse group of peers, who have a background from management consulting companies or have previously worked in strategy functions.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Learn about the challenges our business is facing and work closely with your colleagues in Strategic Projects and beyond to identify improvement opportunities for our Business Unit.
• Contribute to setting the overall strategic direction of BU Offshore.
• Scope, align, and lead strategic initiatives and improvement projects in line with our strategy and operating model. Ensure success through convincing storytelling, innovative concepts, effective presentations and analysis reports for our project sponsors & management team.
• Actively collaborate with project sponsors, the BU Offshore line organisation and other stakeholders, building your reputation as a trusted advisor.
• Support the development and mentoring of our (Associate) Strategy Advisors and show effective leadership in your project teams.

Locations: Amsterdam, Berlin or Hamburg

Your background

• An advanced university degree, or equivalent qualification, in business, economics, engineering or a related field, together with at least five years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and shape value‑creating applications of AI, translating emerging capabilities into practical improvements in decision‑making, ways of working and organisational effectiveness.
• Experience working in complex organisations and an understanding of how decisions are made and implemented across functions. Exposure to the energy sector, utilities or offshore wind is an advantage.
• A strong track record of structuring complex and ambiguous business problems, conducting robust analysis and translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience in independently scoping and leading cross‑functional strategy, transformation or organisational improvement projects, from initial problem definition through to implementation.
• Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders, facilitating alignment and communicating complex topics through concise presentations and compelling strategic narratives.

Your mindset

• Passionate about creating a sustainable energy landscape.
• Structured, pro‑active, motivated and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Working with an end‑to‑end mindset; able to see the big picture, while understanding the right amount of details to include to deliver success.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, a cooperative team player, and an excellent communicator in an international environment.
• Committed to deadlines and eager to take ownership.

Our offer

Are you looking for more than just a job? Our involvement at every stage of projects means you’ll be able to find your element working with the power of wind and solar in a role where your skills and experience will be leveraged to the maximum.

You’ll benefit from limitless opportunities to grow in your element through learning and development and to expand your horizons working across our diverse portfolio.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work‑life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths.

The scale of our ambition means we need to bring together people from many different backgrounds and experiences. You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.

More Information

Incoming applications are reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Therefore, this vacancy may be filled before the application deadline.The application deadline is October 8, 2026.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiterSandra Domschkevia email:[e-mail]

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Clickhere for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre‑employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party,DISA Global Solutions AB.

Company Description

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernised our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.