VP Project Management & Construction in Renewables (f/m/d)

 We are looking for a visionary Vice President of Project Management & Construction in Renewables to lead the successful delivery of our large-scale renewable energy projects.   

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

• Hold overall accountabilities for a multi-million pipeline under construction till COD
• Set clear goals, priorities, and ways of working
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Construction & Commissioning Managers as well as the Project Management Office for the execution of Renewable Energy Systems
• Build a high-performing team culture through regular feedback and performance management (including development plans)
• Recruit, onboard, and retain talent; ensure effective resource planning and succession coverage for critical roles
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and locations; resolve conflicts and enable constructive decision-making
• Establish and continuously improve team processes, templates, and lessons learned to increase delivery efficiency and quality
• Lead cross-functional coordination with key stakeholders (Engineering, Development, Procurement, Legal, Controlling and Contractors) to remove blockers and maintain momentum
• Drive executive governance processes, ensuring timely escalation and decision-making
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure the highest HSE standards across all project activities and contractors
• Manage governance and reporting (status, risks, decisions, actions), providing clear recommendations and decision-ready materials
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, templates, and lessons learned to increase execution efficiency and quality

Your profile

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in leadership and minimum 10 years in Project Management & Construction
• Proven track record in managing people and teams
• Creative and open-minded individual with a good sense of humor
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record of international work experience and appreciation of cultural differences
• Business fluency in English

Your benefits

• 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

• Choose between an electric company car or cash allowance on your salary
• 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:

• Regular leadership trainings
• Lifelong training
• Coaching
• 360º-degree feedback

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!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

 Further Information

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.