Senior Project Manager

XFuel; Islas Baleares; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading clean energy firm seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the launch of their commercial plant in Mallorca, Spain. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, project management experience, and a passion for sustainability. You'll work with diverse teams to ensure efficient execution of projects, addressing the complexities of decarbonizing the transport industry. Competitive salary and relocation package offered.

Servicios

Highly competitive salary

Relocation package

Startup equity

Enhanced parental leave

Training budget

Quarterly team lunches

Multicultural work environment

Formación

• 5–10 years of experience in process‑oriented project management.
• Experience managing complex industrial projects from concept to execution.
• Solid understanding of sustainability and oil & gas concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of scale‑up projects and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Manage infrastructure and logistics projects at demonstration plant.
• Collaborate across teams for successful project execution.

Conocimientos

Strong engineering background

In‑depth understanding of renewable energy

Technical aptitude

Proficiency in project management tools

Communication skills

Ability to collaborate

Educación

Master's degree or higher

Herramientas

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

What is XFuel anyway? 🌳⛽

At XFuel, we’re not just imagining a net-zero future — we’re building it. With patented waste-to-fuel technology, multiple pilot plants deployed, strong investor and EU backing, and a mission that matters, we’re scaling rapidly to decarbonise global transport.

Join a high-impact, innovation-driven team where your work directly contributes to one of the world’s most urgent challenges. We offer a collaborative culture, tailored relocation package, and a highly competitive market salary.

If you’re driven, sharp, and hungry to tackle one of the world’s toughest problems, jump in!

Let’s build the future 🚀

What is my mission? 👩 💻👨 💻

Your core mission will be to lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations and strategic planning of our first commercial-scale plant over the next 18 to 24 months — a critical step on our journey to decarbonize the transportation industry.

You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across Business, Operations, R&D, and Engineering to ensure alignment, efficiency, and successful execution.

While this is not a hands‑on technical role, a technical background in industrial or energy-related projects will be a strong advantage, helping you better navigate the complexity of our ecosystem.

Responsibilities 📌

• Take full ownership of scale‑up projects, ensuring on‑time delivery and adherence to budget.
• Demonstrate strong coordination skills across Operations, Engineering, R&D, and external stakeholders.
• Manage infrastructure and logistics projects at our demonstration plant and field locations, from initiation through to completion.
• Define and communicate project objectives, develop detailed schedules, manage contractors, vendors, and third parties, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informed.
• Collaborate on the delivery of technical commercial projects through all phases — Planning, Detailed Design, Tendering, Construction/Implementation, and Post‑Construction — ensuring efficient and timely execution.
• Contribute to the upgrade and optimisation of our existing pilot plant in Mallorca, Spain.
• Drive continuous improvement by shaping and enhancing organisational processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Oversee the process of obtaining and managing licenses and permits for industrial projects, coordinating with regulatory bodies and third‑party service providers supporting licensing, development, and construction.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental standards throughout execution.

We’re looking for someone who: 🧠💚🥇

• Strong engineering background with solid mathematical and financial acumen.
• In‑depth understanding of renewable energy concepts, market trends, and economics; knowledge of sustainability and oil & gas topics is highly valuable.
• Technical aptitude and/or eagerness to learn across mechanical, chemical, and process engineering, construction processes, and fuel production operations.
• Proficiency in project management tools, including budgeting, cost control, and time scheduling.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Has 5–10 years of proven experience in the design, implementation, and project management of process‑oriented systems (e.g., catalytic processes, oil refining, carbon capture, or similar).
• Strong track record in structuring, managing, and successfully delivering complex industrial projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects through a tactical, step‑by‑step approach while maintaining focus on overall objectives.
• Solid understanding of renewable energy concepts, industry trends, and economic drivers.
• Experience managing and securing funding for projects through European Union programs.

Soft Skills: 🤝⚡

• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to manage stakeholders and resolve conflicts effectively, both internally and externally.
• Strong capability to collaborate seamlessly across business, operations, engineering, and industrial teams.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to what is needed to achieve results.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and passionate, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Deeply aligned with XFuel’s mission and vision, and eager to contribute to our culture.
• A self‑starter who thrives in dynamic, fast‑changing environments, ideally with early‑stage start‑up experience.

Requirements: 🧠🥈

• Advanced English
• Advanced Spanish
• EU Working permit

Benefits 💰

• High‑impact mission and purpose‑driven culture
• Highly competitive salary
• Relocation package
• Startup equity and performance incentives
• Enhanced parental leave
• Budget for training and development
• Quarterly team lunches and socials
• Multicultural, international work environment

Location 🌍

Mallorca, Spain (GMT +1) – It doesn’t get any better!

Our Values 🙌

• We focus on impact – we work on problems that have the biggest impact.
• We innovate to better serve our planet – we believe innovation is crucial in tackling climate change.
• We act with integrity – do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
• We are passionate and win together – we know that success is a result of great teams, positive energy and collaboration.

What if you’re a partial fit? 🌱

We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t exactly match this job description.

Equal employment opportunity 🌈

XFuel is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.