Job description
The Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall's Onshore and Offshore Wind, as well as other non-hydro renewable activities such as solar and batteries. Our offshore business is amongst the top three players globally and a key contributor to Vattenfall's business success. It is our clear ambition to continue our profitable growth in the future to help Vattenfall succeed in its mission. Offshore wind is a key contributor of the green electrons and molecules required to support our customers' decarbonisation journey.
Do you want the opportunity to contribute to our vision? We're looking for a solution-oriented, goal-driven person to help us unlock the full potential of our organisation.
Be in your element with Business Area Wind
You won't only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.
As Senior Project Manager for Strategic Projects & AI Transformation 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.
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Learn about the challenges our business is facing and work closely with your colleagues in Strategic Projects and beyond to identify improvement opportunities for our Business Unit.
- 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) Strategy Advisors and show effective leadership in your project teams.
Qualifications
Your background
- An advanced university degree, or equivalent qualification, in business, economics, engineering or a related field, together with at least five years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and shape value-creating applications of AI, translating emerging capabilities into practical improvements in decision-making, ways of working and organisational effectiveness.
- Experience working in complex organisations and an understanding of how decisions are made and implemented across functions. Exposure to the energy sector, utilities or offshore wind is an advantage.
- A strong track record of structuring complex and ambiguous business problems, conducting robust analysis and translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Experience in independently scoping and leading cross-functional strategy, transformation or organisational improvement projects, from initial problem definition through to implementation.
- Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders, facilitating alignment and communicating complex topics through concise presentations and compelling strategic narratives.
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.
Our offer
Are you looking for more than just a job? Our involvement at every stage of projects means you'll be able to find your element working with the power of wind and solar in a role where your skills and experience will be leveraged to the maximum.
You'll benefit from limitless opportunities to grow in your element through learning and development and to expand your horizons working across our diverse portfolio.
We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths.
The scale of our ambition means we need to bring together people from many different backgrounds and experiences. You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.
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 October 8, 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 this role
About Vattenfall
Company Overview
Vattenfall, a Swedish state-owned energy company
HeadquartersSolna, Sweden
Founded1909
SizeApproximately 20,700 employees globally (source: vattenfall.com). Revenue of SEK 245.6 billion in 2024 (source: vattenfall.com).
What They Do
Vattenfall has transformed from a national power utility into one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, operating across generation, trading, distribution, and customer sales in multiple European markets including Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, the UK, and Finland (source: vattenfall.com). The company’s core business encompasses electricity and heat production with a strong focus on renewable energy sources such as wind power, hydro power, and nuclear power, alongside district heating, grid services, and electrification products including battery storage and hydrogen projects (source: vattenfall.com). Vattenfall’s organizational structure includes dedicated business areas for power generation, wind, heat, distribution, sales, and trading, with the Wind division managing development, construction, and operation of wind farms as well as large-scale solar power and battery projects (source: vattenfall.nl). Its diverse customer base ranges from households and business clients to municipalities, grid users, and large industrial customers, while its project business serves governments, transmission operators, and corporate offtakers through long-term energy assets and contracts (source: vattenfall.com).
Projects & Track Record
Vattenfall operates several flagship renewable energy projects, including the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, a major asset in its offshore wind portfolio (source: vattenfall.nl). The company is actively developing the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, with phase one targeting 1 GW of offshore wind capacity and a 6 MW floating solar pilot by 2029, and phase two aiming to add another 1 GW of offshore wind, 500 MW of system integration capacity, and additional floating solar by 2032 (source: vattenfall.com). In Scotland, Vattenfall has committed to the Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm in Aberdeenshire, with a planned capacity of 63 MW and commissioning expected in 2027 (source: vattenfall.com). In Germany, the company secured permits for the 97 MWp Martensdorf solar farm and is advancing the Nordlicht offshore wind projects, with final investment decisions made and construction slated to begin in 2026 for operations in 2028 and 2029 (source: nasdaq.com). Vattenfall’s Swedish portfolio includes significant battery and wind developments such as Bruzaholm onshore wind and battery, Velinga onshore wind, and Battery Toledo, underscoring its commitment to integrated renewable energy solutions (source: vattenfall.com).
Recent Developments
Over the past two years, Vattenfall has demonstrated continued growth in offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and grid integration projects, highlighted by a Q3 2025 increase in net sales and improved underlying operating profit in its Wind business driven by stronger volumes and availability (source: vattenfall.com). The company has made significant progress on the Zeevonk offshore wind project phases and advanced construction plans for the Nordlicht offshore wind farms in Germany, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding renewable capacity (source: vattenfall.com). Additionally, Vattenfall’s investment decision for the Clashindarroch II wind farm in Scotland and permit acquisition for the Martensdorf solar farm in Germany mark important milestones in its European renewable expansion (source: vattenfall.com).
Working There
Vattenfall offers a wide range of career opportunities across multiple disciplines including wind energy, grid operations, retail, trading, engineering, project development, IT and data, finance, legal, HR, procurement, operations, and customer service (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company emphasizes flexible working arrangements, comprehensive leave policies, and strong support for learning and development, fostering a culture that values safety, teamwork, and work-life balance (source: careers.vattenfall.com). Employees benefit from home-energy related perks such as discounts on solar panels and electric vehicle chargers, reflecting Vattenfall’s commitment to sustainability both externally and internally (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company’s Solna headquarters serves as a major workplace location, supporting a diverse and dynamic workforce in Sweden (source: careers.vattenfall.com).
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