Team Lead (w/m/d) Project management Grid Access

BookMyMentor; Deutschland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BookMyMentor is seeking a Team Lead (m/f/d) in project management for grid access projects in the United States. This role involves coordinating and leading a multinational team, managing project delivery timelines, and supporting recruitment activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 10 years of industry experience, and fluency in German and English. A commitment to fostering a positive work environment and innovative project management tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience in leading project management teams.
• Experience in implementing EPC projects and transmission technology.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multinational team of technical project managers.
• Ensure timely and on-budget delivery of projects.
• Support recruitment activities and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable field

Job description

Responsibilities

In this role as a Team Lead (m/f/d) in project management for grid access projects, you will coordinate, prioritize, and lead the team. You will review project status and portfolio data to ensure transparency and identify risks. You will collaborate closely with Technical Project Managers to support structured decision-making and enforce governance, processes and responsibilities. You will work with stakeholders to clarify priorities, address escalations, and enable the team to focus on effective project implementation. You will support recruitment activities including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and facilitating onboarding. You will participate in meetings, conduct performance reviews and provide consolidated updates to management.

How You Can Make a Difference

• Leading and inspiring a multinational and multicultural team of technical project managers and support staff
• Ensuring the timely, on-budget, and stakeholder-oriented delivery of projects
• Creating a motivating and empowering work environment through promotion, targeted delegation, and individual mentoring and support
• Managing capacity and skills planning and fostering the development and growth of employees
• Introducing innovative tools, including AI applications, technologies, and methods to increase efficiency and project outcomes
• Establishing a culture of collaboration, open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Academic qualification through a Master's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field
• Extensive professional experience of approximately 10 years in leading project management teams and implementing EPC projects
• Sound industry knowledge in the field of transmission technology with a solid understanding of the business context surrounding high-voltage technology
• Strong leadership and people management skills, ideally in an international and intercultural environment, including experience in employee administration as well as recruitment and hiring processes
• High methodological and social competence in the areas of feedback culture, customer focus, change management, analysis, problem-solving, and collaboration
• Fluent German and English skills as well as a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a supportive work environment that fosters individual strengths and enables sustainable success