Commercial Project Director (all genders welcome)

The Decarbon Technologies segment is positioning itself as a technology leader for the energy transition and showcasing its credentials as a 'green industrial powerhouse’ with extensive capabilities for the green transformation. It comprises the thyssenkrupp rothe erde, thyssenkrupp nucera, thyssenkrupp Uhde and thyssenkrupp Polysius businesses. thyssenkrupp rothe erde is the world’s No. 1 supplier of the latest generation of bearings, making the energy transition possible. thyssenkrupp nucera is one of the world's leading providers of electrolysis plants for the production of green hydrogen. thyssenkrupp Uhde is a global technology leader in the ammonia value chain, where production will increasingly be through green methods. thyssenkrupp Polysius is a pioneer for the climate-neutral transformation of the cement industry with its green technologies, such as the patented oxyfuel technology. The businesses combine many years of experience, in-depth expertise in international plant engineering, an extensive installed base, and close customer relationships. Approximately 15,000 employees work in the segment, which generated sales of around 3.4 billion euros in fiscal 2022/2023.

thyssenkrupp Uhde combines unique technological expertise and decades of global experience in the engineering, procurement, construction, and service of chemical plants. We develop innovative processes and products for a more sustainable future and thus contribute to the long-term success of our customers in almost all areas of the chemical industry. Our portfolio includes leading technologies for the production of base chemicals, fertilizers, and polymers, as well as complete value chains for green hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

You will take over the lead of project execution in our core plant technology EPC-business with project volumes up to billions of EUR. The close cooperation and coordination with business units and functions like project management, all engineering facilities, technical procurement, and building sites worldwide is part of your daily business. Your responsibilities extend to the following:

• Ensure successful (commercial) project execution of large EPC projects in the plant industry according to thyssenkrupp standards and governance from the call for proposal to end of warranty by meeting project targets regarding budget and time.
• Responsible for commercial activities (e.g., contract, claim, and risk management, payment securities, VAT/TAX issues, insurance, etc.) in the proposal phase and contract execution.
• Manage Sub Contractors at construction sites together with the Commercial Site Manager.
• Develop & Implement harmonized processes worldwide to ensure ongoing best-in-class execution of projects worldwide.

Professional Experience

• At least 10 years of professional experience in negotiating and executing international EPC contracts in the power, cement, and/or chemical industry with volumes up to hundreds of millions as a Commercial Project Director.
• University degree in business administration or industrial engineering (or similar).
• Proven record of leading an international team with intercultural awareness and the ability to leverage cultural differences.
• Experience in establishing complex contract scenarios and profound knowledge in contract law.
• Drive and ability to work under high pressure while still meeting the highest level of results.
• Fluent in German and excellent English language skills (additional language is an advantage).

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills and being a team player.
• Highly motivated and energized to achieve top performance continuously.
• High degree of solution orientation and entrepreneurial thinking.
• High degree of customer and shareholder value orientation.
• Willingness to travel and to work worldwide.

We work together closely and respect each other. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, please apply online now under specification of your salary requirement and your notice period.

It goes without saying that we would like to offer attractive working conditions. This includes, for example:

• Performance-related compensation.
• Attractive old-age provision models.
• Groupwide learning measures.
• thyssenkrupp internal health campaigns.