Project Manager in Regional Support
Vattenfall
Company Overview
Vattenfall AB
Stockholm, Sweden
1909
Approximately 21,000 employees across Europe (source: group.vattenfall.com). Revenue of €16.5 billion in FY 2023 (source: energydigital.com).
What They Do
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company focused on renewable energy production and distribution. The company has a rich history that began with hydroelectric power and has evolved to include a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including offshore and onshore wind, nuclear power, and heat networks. Vattenfall operates approximately 139,000 km of power lines in Sweden, serving around 900,000 customers, and is recognized as the second largest energy company in Sweden and the largest offshore wind operator in Denmark (source: group.vattenfall.com). Their commitment to fossil-free electricity and heat production is evident in their ongoing projects and strategic focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Projects & Track Record
Vattenfall has a notable track record of significant projects, including the historic Olidan hydroelectric plant in Trollhättan, which was Sweden's largest by the early 1900s, and the Porjus Power Plant, operational since 1915. In recent years, they have expanded their offshore wind capabilities with projects like Horns Rev 1 and 3 in Denmark, and the Vesterhav North and South farms, which opened in autumn 2024. Additionally, Vattenfall has developed nine hydro power plants in Finland and has been involved in 13 wind and battery storage projects in the UK since 2008, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy across multiple regions (source: history.vattenfall.com). Their ongoing projects include the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Denmark and the Korsnäs offshore wind farm in Finland, which supports carbon neutrality goals by 2035.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Vattenfall has celebrated its 115th anniversary, emphasizing its commitment to fossil-free energy and announcing plans to phase out coal by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 under the leadership of CEO Anna Borg. The company has also successfully opened the Vesterhav North and South offshore wind farms in Denmark in autumn 2024, marking a significant milestone in their renewable energy initiatives (source: group.vattenfall.com). While no specific new contracts or acquisitions were reported for 2023-2024, Vattenfall continues to focus on its operational milestones and ongoing developments in offshore wind energy.
Working There
Vattenfall offers a variety of roles across its operations, including energy production in hydro, wind, and nuclear sectors, as well as grid operations and retail services. The company employs approximately 500 staff in Denmark and the UK, focusing on offshore wind and heat networks, and has active hiring in locations such as Solna (Sweden HQ), Kolding (Denmark HQ), and various cities in the UK and Finland (source: group.vattenfall.com). The company culture is characterized by long-term state ownership, fostering stability and collaboration, particularly through historic Nordic power coordination efforts that date back to its founding in 1909. This culture supports Vattenfall's adaptation to energy transitions and its commitment to promoting fossil-free energy solutions.
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Job Description
Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's Onshore and Offshore Wind, as well as other non-hydro renewable initiatives like PV/Solar and batteries. We currently develop, construct and operate wind generation assets across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.
Business Unit Offshore is responsible to manage and operate all Offshore wind parks as well as Offshore wind projects with regards to development, construction and execution within the Region Continental/UK.
The Project Manager will be part of the Regional Support Germany.
In Regional Support we gather the functions of
- RS Project Management (season campaign preparation)
- Logistic Leads
- Project Planning
- Administrative Support
We are supporting the offshore wind parks in the German Region DanTysk, Sandbank and Nordlicht.
Vattenfall is now looking for the right person to fill the position as Project Manager in Regional Support Germany, responsible for providing standardized site support to our wind farms in the German Region, from the O&M locations in Hamburg & Esbjerg.
The Project Manager is one point of contact on all internal centrally driven project activities coming from support functions e.g., engineering, technical support etc. Towards sites. The project Manager must ensure that they are effectively integrated, delivery is coordinated, and execution is supported on site, focusing on the safe and efficient delivery of offshore operations.
Your Responsibilities
- Regional project activities, i.e. WTG planned maintenance and minor corrective activities.
- Coordinating the scope and package (documentation, tools, spare parts) for full annual service and
- be gate keeper on execution readiness towards central support functions
- Responsible to realize portfolio synergies.
- Project execution and third parties, with special focus on the safe and efficient delivery on offshore operations.
- On site project management, ensuring that centrally driven projects are effectively integrated on site.
- Deliver service packages to site coordinating i.e. Planning, spare parts and documentation.
- Manage key interfaces between site and Central Support functions
- Manage the site-specific documentation (RAMS etc.) required to accommodate the aforementioned projects on site
- Collate and review service reports from contractors/third-parties on site.
- Liaise with contractors/Third parties to ensure that the requested skills/training/competences etc. are understood prior to their arrival on site.
Qualifications
Your profile:
- A degree in engineering (marine, electrical, mechanical etc.) or experienced wind turbine technician or other technical education
- Strong drive and business mind set
- Project Management skills
- Operation & Maintenance knowledge from a related field
- Relevant work experience
- Experience from the wind business or other power generation
- SAP & MS Office
- Good communication, cooperation and organisational skills
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
Our Offer
You will work in an open, agile and modern environment and collaborating with great colleagues who support each other. We are offering you a work environment with diverse, international and inspiring colleagues where we focus on resilience, knowing that this is a key element for your wellbeing. We support the reconciliation between work and private life with flexible working conditions supported by a smart travel policy. The advantages of working for Vattenfall are about more than money - join our journey towards Fossil Free Living within one generation.
More Information
We welcome your application in English no later than, June 7, 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the position you are welcome to contact our Head of Regional Support Germany Florian Gerres via email: [email protected]
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email: [email protected]
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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About the role
May 27, 2026
Full time
Company
- Esbjerg, Denmark
- Hamburg, Germany
Relevant work experience in project management and the wind industry
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