Wir suchen aktuell: Senior Project Manager - Project Development BESS (m/w/d) in Hamburg
simpleenergy has been exclusively retained to deliver a full team build-out for the German market - including this key position and other strategic roles.
At simpleenergy, we connect top renewables talent with pioneering renewable energy projects in wind, solar, hydrogen, and energy storage - driving success for both businesses and professionals.
Our client is a well-established investment company and independent power producer (IPP), dedicated to renewable energy infrastructure investments. With a focus on developing and constructing complex projects, they are actively shaping the future of the renewable energy sector in Europe and beyond.
As Senior Project Manager – Project Development BESS (m/w/d), you will play a key role in managing and delivering large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in Germany. Reporting directly to the Country Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of multiple storage projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams (both internal and external stakeholders), coordinate all planning activities up to start of construction, and act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This role involves planning, completing, and coordinating various projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, effective teamwork, and a proven track record of managing successful projects.
What You'll Be Doing
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating all projects and execution teams in successfully delivering projects from conception to RtB, reporting to the Country Manager:
- Manage multiple BESS projects simultaneously, from development through RtB
- Lead project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Organise and coordinate all stakeholders involved in the planning, and development phases
- Act as the main liaison with suppliers, service providers, local authorities, and grid operators
- Oversee the detailed planning and technical design
- Develop and manage project-specific budgets and monitor performance
- Ensure compliance with all time, cost, scope, and quality targets throughout the project lifecycle
What You Bring
We’re looking for a candidate who combines strong project management expertise with commercial intuition and a genuine passion for the energy transition:
- University degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Project Management, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of proven success managing complex renewable energy projects from initiation to completion
- Proven track record in project development phase, ideally with direct experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
- Business-fluent German and English; Spanish is a plus
- Certified in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA)
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
Why Work With Us?
At simpleenergy, we don’t just match CVs, we build lasting partnerships and trusted teams. As the exclusively retained search partner for this full team build, we have a deep understanding of our client’s vision and culture. With strong roots in the renewables sector, we know what drives top talent and innovative companies forward.
If you’re ready to step into a role that will challenge and inspire you, we look forward to connecting with you.
What's in It for You
Our client offers a role with purpose and autonomy, embedded in an international team that values initiative and new ideas:
- Direct impact on the company’s success in the German market
- Opportunity to take a lead role in building a significant BESS portfolio with an ambitious and well-funded IPP
- Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with flat hierarchies and collaborative culture.
- Attractive, competitive salary with a performance-based bonus and long-term incentive plan
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Mobility allowance for personal and professional use
- 30 days of annual leave
- Opportunities for international collaboration and professional development
Interested?
Reach out to us at jobs@simple-energy.de or connect directly with our consultant Yaw Boateng at boateng@simple-energy.de. Let’s talk about your next step in shaping the future of energy.
Ihr Ansprechpartner
Herr Yaw Boateng
Kontakt
simpleenergy GmbH
Mittelweg 144
20148 Hamburg
+49 152 05 7777 89
boateng@simple-energy.de