Project Manager Software Development (m/w/d)

Join Nordex as a Project Manager in Rostock or Hamburg, Germany. Manage software development projects, ensuring budget, quality, and timelines. Enjoy flexible working hours, 30 vacation days, and an 80% public transport subsidy. Become a Project Manager at Nordex in Rostock or Hamburg, Germany, overseeing software development projects within Global Engineering. You will coordinate interdisciplinary teams, manage project scopes, and ensure alignment with other managers. Enjoy benefits like flexible working hours, 30 vacation days, and an 80% subsidy for public transport. Contribute to a greener future while working in a diverse and supportive environment.

Nordex Rostock, Germany Hamburg, Germany Flexible Contract Position UTC+01:00

Nordex

Company Overview

Name

Nordex SE

Headquarters

Hamburg, Germany

Founded

1985

Size

Over 10,900 employees worldwide (Source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over 5.7 billion euros in 2023 (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).

What They Do

Nordex focuses exclusively on onshore wind turbines in the 4 to 6 MW+ class. The company develops, manufactures, installs, and maintains these turbines through integrated processes that include design, precision engineering, rotor blade and tower production, logistics, turnkey installation, and complete lifecycle maintenance (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). The core platform Delta4000, introduced in 2017 with the N149/4.X, offers flexible power ratings (4-6 MW) and rotor diameters of up to 175 meters. This platform is optimized for various wind conditions and extreme climates (Source: nordex-online.com). The products cater to various customer segments, including utilities, independent power producers, and community wind projects, providing tailored solutions for site-restricted or grid-limited locations with lifespans of up to 35 years.

Projects & Track Record

In Germany, Nordex has commissioned 8,653 MW of onshore wind power plants, with 4,946 MW under construction, including the first wind farm in Hamburg featuring N27/150 turbines that have been operational for over 32 years (Source: nordex-online.com). A prototype of the N175/6.X on a 179 m high hybrid tower in Santow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is in pre-series, with installation scheduled for September 2025 and commissioning between October 2025 and January 2026 (Source: nordex-online.com). Globally, Nordex supplies over 52 GW of installed turbines in 85% of markets outside China, with about 1 GW in Canada, including the N163/5.X, N163/6.X, and N175/6.X cold climate models (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). Key customers include Bürgerwind Hollich GmbH & Co. KG and Energieversorgung Mittelrhein (evm), who engage in long-term partnerships for turnkey projects and maintenance.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Nordex secured significant contracts in Germany, including 107 MW repowering in North Rhine-Westphalia for Bürgerwind Hollich with 12 N163/6.X on 164 m high hybrid towers (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Additional contracts include 21 MW from BMR energy solutions for the "Heinz" site and 77 MW for the Schneifelhöhe wind farm (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Milestones include the commissioning of 2,202.2 MW in Germany in the first half of 2025 and the launch of series production of hybrid towers in April 2025 (Source: nordex-online.com). The merger with Acciona Windpower in 2016 remains a key expansion, with no further acquisitions or funding rounds mentioned in the latest sources.

Working There

Nordex employs over 10,900 people in various fields, including development, production, project management, installation, logistics, sales, and service (Source: nordex-online.com). The company culture emphasizes decentralized regional operations for customer proximity and continuous training for technicians to global standards. Training is provided through the Nordex Academy, which includes GWO certifications and practical training on Delta4000 simulators (Source: nordex-online.com). Hiring occurs at the locations in Hamburg and Rostock as well as in production facilities in several countries, with increasing demand for installation and service technicians in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).

Contact

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Job Description

Manage new development projects inside Global Engineering focused on software activities across the different Nordex portfolio platforms, assuring budget, quality and timeline of the project

Processing the project scope with interdisciplinary project teams (mainly but not limited to Engineering and Service)
Evaluation of project ideas and support up to approval
Align schedule and scope of own projects across the product platform with other project managers
Report to the program director of Turbine Serial Development as well as escalation to relevant committees Coordination of the necessary resources with line and project managers
Coordination of technical aspects and risk management with chief engineers and divisional management
Organization of prototype tests and ramp-up activities in the operation areas

Your Profile

Diploma/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology or similar
Project Management experience required (PM certification preferred)
Several years of experience in wind turbine industry, preferably on electrical and control functions
Very good MS office skills (including MS Project Server)
Experience in an ERP and PLM system is advantageous
Team worker, customer & solution oriented, clear and structured communication and leadership skills. High quality awareness and assertiveness
Intercultural experience necessary
Fluent in English, beneficial skills in Spanish and German
Experience: Relevant experience in an Engineering or project management position in wind industry
Availability to travel

Your Benefits

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits - here's a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us - your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us - we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility - we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future - complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
#Health: Your health matters to us - benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
#OneCompany: Stronger together - with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.
#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy - enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability. In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.