Nordex

Senior Project Manager Operations Transformation (m/w/d)

Join Nordex in Hamburg as Senior Project Manager Operations Transformation. Drive process improvements and operational excellence in a global industrial setting. Benefit from flexible work, mobility subsidies, and a strong international culture.
Nordex
Nordex
Hamburg, Germany Flexible Full time UTC+01:00

Nordex

Company Overview

Nordex SE

Hamburg, Germany

1985

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).


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As a Senior Operations Transformation Project Manager, you will drive the transformation of operational processes, structures, and ways of working in an international industrial environment. You will work closely with Operations leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, simplify complexity, and deliver measurable business impact. The role focuses on achieving sustainable improvements in operational performance, scalability, quality, and cost efficiency through successful transformation and change management.

YOUR TASKS

  • Develop and drive the Operations Transformation roadmap in alignment with business strategy and operational objectives
  • Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, organizational optimization, and operational excellence across the business
  • Analyze operational performance, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and define initiatives that deliver measurable business results
  • Lead complex cross-functional transformation projects from concept through implementation, stabilization, and adoption
  • Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, IT, People & Culture, and Commercial functions
  • Facilitate workshops, decision-making forums, and stakeholder alignment sessions to ensure successful project execution
  • Define success metrics, monitor benefits realization, and drive sustainable improvements in productivity, lead times, cost performance, and operational effectiveness

YOUR PROFILE

  • Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field, with a Master's degree or MBA considered an advantage
  • At least 7 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Operations, or a comparable environment
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale business transformation or operations transformation initiatives with measurable business impact
  • Strong experience in simplifying complex processes, driving standardization, and implementing scalable operational improvements
  • Demonstrated success delivering initiatives from idea through implementation and adoption, with a strong focus on execution and results
  • Experience working within global and matrix organizations and influencing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
  • Excellent project management, change management, communication, and stakeholder management skills in complex business environments

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.

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About the role

July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026

Full time

Flexible

Company

Wind Energy

Nordex

nordex-online.com

  •  Hamburg, Germany

At least 7 years

UTC+01:00