Project Lead (m/w/d) - Fleet Performance

Become a Project Lead at ENERCON in Bremen, Aurich, or Barneveld, managing turbine product life cycles and cross-functional teams. Enjoy flexible working hours, 30 vacation days, and extensive training opportunities. Join ENERCON as a Project Lead in Bremen, Aurich, or Barneveld, where you will lead turbine product management throughout its life cycle. Your role involves continuous improvement, project planning, and cross-functional team leadership. Enjoy benefits like flexible working hours, the possibility to work remotely, 30 vacation days, and access to training through the ENERCON Academy. Contribute to the future of renewable energy in a dynamic environment.

ENERCON Flexible Full Time UTC+01:00

Bremen, Germany Barneveld, the Netherlands Aurich, Germany

ENERCON

Company Overview

Name

Enercon GmbH

Headquarters

Aurich, Germany

Founded

1984

Size

By December 2017, Enercon had installed over 26,300 wind turbines with a total capacity exceeding 43 GW (source: wikipedia.org). Employee numbers are not publicly detailed in recent sources, and revenue figures are unavailable as a private entity.

What They Do

Enercon specializes in onshore wind turbine technology, focusing on gearless direct-drive systems using synchronous generators. Their product range includes models from 2 to 7 MW, optimized for medium to low wind sites via the EP5 and EP3 platforms (source: enercon.de). Key products include the E-175 EP5 and E-160 EP5, featuring modular E-nacelles for transport efficiency and full-scale converters for grid compliance (source: enercon.de). Enercon's services encompass project engineering, hybrid plant integration, grid connection, operations, maintenance, and digital monitoring (source: windtech-international.com). Their target markets are global onshore wind farms, with a focus on operators needing grid stability in open-market conditions (source: enercon.de).

Projects & Track Record

Enercon's track record includes over 26,300 turbines installed by 2017, exceeding 43 GW. Notable projects include the E-40 series from 1993 and the E-112 prototypes in 2002 in Egeln, Germany (source: wikipedia.org). The E-115/3 MW entered serial production in 2014, and the E-126 EP4/4.2 MW launched in 2015 (source: jidipi.com). Ongoing projects include the Janneby wind farm in Germany, where the first E-175 EP5 E2 turbine was recently commissioned (source: enercon.de). Enercon's clients span global operators in APAC and Europe, with a geographic presence covering production in six countries and installations worldwide (source: 2-g.com).

Recent Developments

Enercon has repositioned its business to emphasize wind turbines, hybrid power plants, and integrated solutions like Wind+ Storage, driven by market shifts to open trading and grid demands (source: windtech-international.com). The company has refocused as a core turbine supplier with storage integration (source: windpowermonthly.com). The commissioning of the Janneby E-175 EP5 marks a recent milestone (source: enercon.de). Awards include Aloys Wobben's 2008 Rudolf Diesel medal (source: jidipi.com).

Working There

Enercon offers roles across the wind energy value chain, including turbine manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and services (source: dnb.com). Hiring occurs at headquarters in Aurich, Germany, and production hubs like Emden and Magdeburg, with global opportunities tied to projects in APAC and Europe (source: linkedin.com). Company culture emphasizes long-term independence, equal partnerships, and high quality, though past restructuring included 800 layoffs in 2018 (source: enercon.de). Job seekers should check the careers page on the company website for current listings (source: enercon.de).

Contact

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ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and, with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.

Innovative ideas are the hallmark of our successes and move us on. We are passionate about realizing wind energy projects across the globe and meeting tomorrow's energy technology challenges. You and your engagement can make a contribution to shape the future of renewable energies.

Your tasks

Leading turbine product over the entire product life cycle
Continuous series improvement of Enercon turbines, e.g. qualification of new suppliers, after sales Management and processing of operational problems from production, service and authorities
Development of project plans to lead the cross-functional team in line with upcoming issues in the field
Active project management Perform day-to-day project management throughout the program lifecycle
Manage the project budget, risks and issues and take corrective actions Coordinate projects and their dependencies
Utilize and manage resources for various projects
Managing product changes in the project together with the Product Change Manager
Managing project issues with the central functions and external stakeholders Informing and presenting (interim) results to (top) management

Your qualifications

Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Basic project management skills
Awareness of interrelationships within an organization
Cross-functional communication and leadership skills
End-to-end thinking within the organization
Ability to communicate at senior management level
Willingness to resolve conflicts based on facts and figures

Your Benefits

Possibility to work up to 60% or more on the move
Flexible working hours through appropriate working time models
30 days vacation per year
Internal and external training opportunities through the ENERCON Academy
Company health management and extensive health promotion including company fitness (Hansefit)
Company pension scheme and private occupational disability insurance at special conditions as well as financial support for various forms of capital-forming benefits
Close mentoring for a successful career start (learning on the job)
Exciting and varied activities in the green growth sector of wind energy

Find out more about your individual benefits - your future HR department will be happy to help you.