Offshore jobs in United States

Job Description Summary
For Grid Solutions, Offshore HVDC represents a key differentiating technology and a central focus for the business, particularly in Europe where Transmission System Operators have very ambitious renewable energy targets. In that context and for Germany, Grid Solutions is partnering with TenneT, which plans to invest more than $30B by 2030 in deploying new HVDC converter stations to bring Offshore Wind energy into Germany and the Netherlands.

In this context, Grid Solutions is looking for a Project Manager who will oversee the packages related to Innovation track and R&D initiatives within a portfolio of several mega HVDC projects in Germany (contracts value > $1B).

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage R&D and design improvements initiatives within the 2GW HVDC portfolio, including alignment of budget, planning and execution
• Manage the interfaces between the project engineering team vs customer and partner engineering teams within the corresponding R&D and design improvement activities
• Act as the internal focal point for R&D activities between different functions (engineering, project management, finance)
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across region and portfolio. Resolving issues and conflicting requirements in a timely manner.
• Provide inputs and solutions that allow for minimal third-party impact, whilst maintaining effective project delivery.
• Produce and maintain appropriate, standardized documents, and regular reporting to the senior management and other stakeholders reflecting key issues, resolutions, and performance with regards to R&D activities status.
• Ensure a collaborative approach across the team to facilitate the planning and delivery of interface works, ensuring all issues are clearly understood by teams and addressed, and appropriately.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's, Master's or another relevant degree in Electrical Engineering, Project managemenet or similar discipline.
• Strong working experience with big and complex projects, preferably in oil & gas, grid, energy or offshore (wind).
• Experience in R&D projects is a plus
• Fluency in English; excellent communication & cooperation skills.
• German is a plus
• PMP Certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to deep-dive into complex analytical issues; mastery of MS Office tools (e.g., Excel)
• Successful experience in a matrix and international environment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to address key topics across teams.
• Team player spirit; able to influence and cross-functional collaborate in a matrix organization.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, multicultural international team. You are self-driven, easy-going, and enjoy interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No