Programleder

Job Description

European Energy is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead mission critical initiatives to strengthen the organization's foundation.

We are looking for an experienced candidate with 10+ years of experience to take the role of Programme Manager in the Group Transformation to lead mission-critical initiatives for European Energy.

Our 900+ employees at European Energy develop, construct and operate renewable assets across 25 markets. With a robust pipeline exceeding 60 GW across Solar, Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind, Batteries, Power-to-X and Carbon Capture, we are positioned to further expand our position as a leading player in the global shift towards sustainable energy. Our mission is clear: to create the power of tomorrow, today. Further, with capital injection of +1,000m EUR through 2024, we are strongly capitalized for new investments and our next wave of growth and transformation.

We want you to play a crucial role in accelerating a leader in the green transition, help set the direction of the company and drive execution and delivery on European Energy's highest-priority transformation and scaling objectives.

The team

Group Transformation is a team anchored within the CIO area, an international and engaged group of 50+ people with diverse backgrounds, both business and digital savvy.

We focus on enabling effective, business-driven transformation across EE. Our team of 10+ works in close collaboration with the rest of the company, combining strategic transformation expertise with digital capabilities to support the business in a more integrated and cohesive way.

Our mission is to help deliver meaningful change that sticks. Whether it's shaping new programmes, driving digital initiatives, or supporting cross-functional transformation efforts, Group Transformation plays a key role in turning ambition into action.

It's not just about technology. It's about making transformation work in practice - helping teams implement and sustain the changes that matter most, and ensuring efforts lead to real, measurable impact.

Our team reports directly to the company CIO, and you will be reporting to the Head of Group Transformation.

How you will create impact

We offer an opportunity to take on a programme leadership role in the renewables sector with great responsibility and a tangible impact on the global challenges of climate change. You will specifically take on responsibilities such as:

• Shape and implement a best‑in‑class operating model and drive hands-on transformation on the business.
• Lead and support project managers to deliver strategic initiatives and key workstreams.
• Drive a unified programme delivery framework from intake to full implementation of transformation initiatives.
• Plan and execute large‑scale strategic and IT/digital projects using hybrid delivery models.
• Translate business objectives into manageable work packages and ensure successful implementation.
• Act as the link between development, implementation and business stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, issues, budgets and benefits to senior management.
• Identify risks and interdependencies early, propose recommendations and own mitigation plans.
• Track company‑wide progress on strategic priorities and advise top management on corrective actions.

With us you get

• Direct influence on driving the future operating model and transformation roadmap.
• Autonomy to lead cross‑functional initiatives and build your own project teams.
• A steep learning curve and strong exposure to senior decision‑makers.
• Opportunity to learn from colleagues with top‑tier digital and transformation backgrounds.
• A central role in helping a fast‑scaling, highly profitable company elevate its operational maturity.

What we look for

You are an experienced, team-oriented individual with strong analytical and leadership capabilities. You problem solve and possess a solid toolbox, and are always curious and ready to tackle challenges with a positive yet decisive viewpoint. You have hands-on experience with technology and implementation projects involving diverse stakeholder groups. Your communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to interact seamlessly with senior stakeholders and individuals at all organizational levels.

You find exposure to stakeholders motivating and would like to support driving change and taking the company through its scale-up phase, while tackling some of the biggest issues of our time in a changing energy industry.

Your first assignment will be dedicated to supporting the implementation of foundational processes and digital solutions to support the modernization of our Document Management, Divestment Readiness Processes, and other supporting value streams.

The ideal candidate will have a background that includes some of the following elements:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or similar experience
• A large appetite to take on or continue team leadership indirectly for colleagues in the business via programme leadership
• 10+ years of continuous project, programme and process management experience with large, complex and global corporate projects, transformations or post-merger integrations - preferably bridging business with IT, at a senior level, including in unstructured environments
• Experience in performance management, monitoring, and reporting to senior management
• A strong and empathetic team player with great people skills, a can-do attitude. and capabilities within change management

European Energy at a glance - The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004 with headquarter in Copenhagen. We operate all the way from development, design, financing, construction, operation and selling of wind- and solar farms on land as well as off shore globally. As part of this, we are also very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Further, we work with development of future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 930 employees with 47 nationalities represented in 21 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

We lead with purpose.

At European Energy, our leadership culture is built on six guiding principles that shape how we collaborate, make decisions, and grow together. These principles help us act responsibly and empower each other to succeed.

Apply now!

Send your CV including your motivation for the job via the link on this page. We invite for interviews continuously and will take down this ad when we have found the right person, so we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible.

Note that we cannot accept applications through email or any other forms of direct messaging. Please apply only through the link.

Manager: Director, Head of Group Transformation

Workplace: Søborg, Copenhagen

Contact person: For more information about the position, please reach out to Thierry Seurin, Head of Group Transformation, at [email protected]

Background check: As a last step of the hiring process, a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. This is for safeguarding our operations and ensuring compliance with EU regulations for critical infrastructure. The check can include verification of identity, employment history, and criminal record.