Axpo

Project Manager (f/m/d)

Join Axpo in Bucharest as Project Manager to lead large-scale battery storage projects. Manage schedules, budgets, and teams while enjoying hybrid work and education support.
Axpo
Axpo
Bucharest, Romania Hybrid Full time UTC+02:00

Axpo

Company Overview

Axpo Holding AG

Baden, Switzerland

2001

Over 6,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures not disclosed for 2023 or later.

What They Do

Axpo is the largest producer of hydropower in Switzerland and has evolved from a dominant hydropower company into a diversified provider of renewable energy. The company operates around 60 hydropower plants that generate over half of the country's renewable energy. Additionally, Axpo plans to build 4,200 photovoltaic projects by 2030 and operates approximately 600 wind turbines across 100 wind farms. The biomass sector includes Switzerland's largest CO2-neutral facility, while the company is also investing in the development of green hydrogen, as demonstrated by the 30 MW Valle Peligna project in Italy (source: axpo.com).

Projects & Track Record

Notable projects by Axpo include the Beznau hydropower plant, which has been in operation since 1908, and the Eglisau station on the Rhine, built in 1920. The 1,000 MW Limmern pumped storage power plant in the Glarus Alps has been operational since 2016. Ongoing projects include the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, which is expected to generate 377,000 MWh annually for 100,000 people by the first quarter of 2026. Other significant projects are the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland and the AlpinSolar facility, which has been producing 3.3 million kWh annually since August 2022 (source: axpo.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Axpo has completed the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, announced on November 25, 2025. Additionally, the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland was commissioned in August 2025. The company began construction of its 100th wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany, in October 2025. Key contracts include two PPAs with Vleemo nv for over 900 GWh of wind energy, announced in October 2025 (source: axpo.com).

Working There

Axpo offers a variety of roles in energy production, trading and risk management, project development and engineering, as well as IT and digital solutions. The company employs over 6,000 people who drive innovations in renewable energy. The corporate culture emphasizes a passion for innovation and collaboration. Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Baden and at international locations, including the USA and Spain (source: axpo.com).


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Help shape the future of energy by delivering innovative battery storage projects across Europe. Join a collaborative and international environment where your expertise, ideas, and initiative make a real impact.

What you will do

  • Lead the realization of utility-scale BESS projects in Romania from contract signature through commissioning and handover to operations
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and recovery plans to ensure successful and timely delivery
  • Coordinate EPC contractors, suppliers, grid operators, authorities, and internal stakeholders across engineering, legal, finance, and operations
  • Oversee construction interfaces, technical documentation, permitting activities, and grid connection readiness
  • Drive HSE compliance, quality inspections, commissioning activities, and resolution of technical or contractual issues
  • Provide transparent reporting on KPIs, milestones, budgets, risks, and project progress while promoting continuous improvement and Axpo standards

What you bring & who you are

  • Degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or energy engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
  • Experience managing large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects, ideally within BESS, grid connection, or energy projects
  • Strong understanding of contract management, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery processes
  • Structured, solution-oriented, and independent way of working with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in international and cross-functional teams
  • Fluent English and Romanian skills; ideally, knowledge of another European language

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking.

About the team

We are an international and supportive team working on innovative energy solutions across Europe. We value collaboration, open communication, and diverse perspectives while delivering projects that support the energy transition.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.

Your Benefits

Education

We help to reach your goals! Axpo Romania offers you not only time and financial support for your education, but also a wide range of trainings and individual development plans.

Your choice

Axpo Romania offers 21 days of paid leave to enjoy vacation during the year and a hybrid working model for all employees.

Bring a Talent

Do you want to bring a friend or family member in our boat? Axpo Romania offers a "bring a talent" programme, where you can receive a reward for each new talent you introduce to the company.

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About the role

July 9, 2026

July 10, 2026

Full time

Hybrid

Company

Energy Storage

Axpo

axpo.com

  •  Bucharest, Romania

Experience managing large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects

UTC+02:00