Senior Project Manager for Renewable Energy Infrastructure | Wirtschaftsingenieur (m/w/d)
SWE Stadtwerke Erfurt GmbH
Job Summary
As a Senior Project Manager at SWE Energie GmbH, you will take full responsibility for high-impact infrastructure projects focused on renewable heating and geothermal technologies. Your daily work involves steering complex projects with investment volumes exceeding 100 million Euros, ensuring they meet strict deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from resource planning and risk assessment to active stakeholder management involving scientific partners, political entities, and regulatory authorities. This role is unique for its strategic importance in the 'heat transition' (Wärmewende), offering significant creative freedom and short decision-making paths within a stable municipal utility framework. You will lead interdisciplinary teams and external interfaces to integrate innovative green energy solutions into the existing supply network, making this an ideal position for a professional looking to combine technical innovation with large-scale economic management.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Industrial Engineering, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in project management for large-scale projects with investment volumes over 100 million Euros
- Extensive experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, specifically within renewable heat or geothermal sectors
- Proven track record in cross-functional leadership and coordinating internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in establishing or developing a Project Management Office (PMO) is preferred
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license required. Position involves managing projects within the Erfurt city utility group (Stadtwerke Erfurt) framework.