(Senior) Project Manager - Strategic Projects
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 (BA) Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro renewable activities. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.
As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with >25GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.
We are looking for an experienced (Senior) Project Manager - Strategic Projects in Offshore Wind.
We are open to candidates at either medior or senior level - whether you already bring extensive experience in leading (consulting) projects, or you have strong consulting / project management experience and the potential to grow into a senior role.
As (Senior) Project Manager - Strategic Projects and part of our project teams, you will closely collaborate with our internal sponsors to find solutions to our most complex challenges. Our business, as well as the industry, is changing rapidly. To be successful, you need to leverage your strategic and commercial thinking and apply your problem-solving skills. You will report to the Head of Strategic Projects, a strategically oriented function in the Business Unit Offshore.
We work in an international setting and with direct exposure to senior management. For your work, you will be supported by a diverse group of peers, who have a background from management consulting companies or have previously worked in strategy functions.
Your Responsibilities
- Understand key business challenges and work closely with colleagues across Strategic Projects and BU Offshore to identify and drive improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to setting the overall strategic direction of BU Offshore.
- Scope, align, and lead strategic initiatives and improvement projects in line with our strategy and operating model. Ensure success through convincing storytelling, innovative concepts, effective presentations and analysis reports for our project sponsors & management team.
- Actively collaborate with project sponsors, the BU Offshore line organisation and other stakeholders, building your reputation as a trusted advisor.
- Support the development and mentoring of our (Associate) Project Managers and show effective leadership in your project teams.
Qualifications
Your Profile
- Advanced university degree (or equal) in business/economics/engineering.
- Several years of work experience, including a background from strategy consulting or a strategy unit (PM / Engagement Manager level).
- Skilled in executive communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and strategic, critical and creative thinking.
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude and the proven ability to deliver.
- Strong track record in project management and functional team leadership.
- Experience and confidence in working with and presenting to senior management.
- Background in the wind industry preferable, but not required.
Your Mindset
- Passionate about creating a sustainable energy landscape.
- Structured, pro-active, motivated and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Working with an end-to-end mindset; able to see the big picture, while understanding the right amount of details to include to deliver success.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, a cooperative team player, and an excellent communicator in an international environment.
- Committed to deadlines and eager to take ownership.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hamburg or Berlin, Germany.
Our Offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
More Information
Incoming applications are reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Therefore, this vacancy may be filled before the application deadline. The application deadline is July 29, 2026.
We welcome your application in English and 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 recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email: [email protected]
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a 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. Click here for further information.
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 and will be performed by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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About the role
July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
Full time
Flexible
Company
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Berlin, Germany
- Hamburg, Germany
Several years of work experience
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