Solar Project Manager (f/m/d)

Our Renewables team in Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hannover and / or Würzburg is looking for you!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply.

As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees.

Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes.

Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Manage project teams and coordinate the necessary activities towards the execution of assigned projects
• Establish, maintain, and manage a project schedule starting at late-stage development until execution closure with a focus on deviation analysis and its respective impacts towards the project
• Develop clear and precise work breakdown structures to efficiently reach expected project goals including lot definitions to support the tendering, RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposal) processes
• Ensure all acceptance criteria for each contractual scope has been met as per each contract’s terms
• Ensure that leadership is informed of any project risks, particularly with respect of impacts to project scope, finances, schedule, HSSEQ and possible inpact to any outside party
• Focus on continual improvement towards the process and way of working with a focus on implementation of digital systems and modern technologies to efficiently manage the construction and project management lifecycle
• Actively promote a safe way of working culture
• Report to the Head of Construction and Project Management in respect of scope, finances, schedule and HSSEQ of assigned projects

Your profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant degree
• 3-5 Years of professional experience in the management of large-scale and or multiple mid-sized local and international solar projects
• Basic understanding of Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical concepts and drawings
• Experience managing teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Able to work independently, and as a team, while handling and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Advanced MS Project scheduling knowledge and techniques
• Fluent in written and spoken English (other European languages of our markets is a plus)
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Preferred : Project Management Professional (PMP) or International Project Management Association (IPMA) Certification
• Preferred : Strong understanding of the principles contained within Lean, Agile and Waterfall management including their respective strengths and weaknesses

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition.

You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own.

We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.

As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas : Work-Life-Balance / New Normal :

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work : Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility :

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers :

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension :

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings :

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential.

Energy evolutionary wanted!