BESS Project Manager - Leadership of an Integrated Project Team - Energy Infrastructure Solutions (f/m/d)

E.ON Energy Projects GmbH

E.ON Energy Projects GmbH (EEP) designs, finances, builds, operates and optimises decentralised, large-scale power generation plants for industrial customers. Since 2000, we realised projects of more than 1 gigawatt across Europe. With our bespoke integrated solutions, we drive decarbonisation and digitalisation in the energy-intensive industries.

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Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in München and apply online as Batteries & Sub-Station Delivery Project Manager and Portfolio Expert (f/m/d). Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let’s make it work and create real impact together. We can’t wait to meet you! It’s on us, to make new energy work.

Responsibilities

• This role operates within a dual reporting structure, reporting to the Implementation Department at E.ON Energy Projects GmbH and to the CTO-led Solutions Portfolio department within the central function of E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS).
• Delivery of large-scale Batteries and sub-station CAPEX projects across Europe, starting in the development phase through to handover to operations, with responsibility for safety, scope, cost, timeline, performance, and quality
• Overall leadership of an integrated project team with subject-matter experts to drive the development and execution of the projects, covering project management, contract and risk management, project controls, permitting, engineering, construction, commissioning, procurement, and claim management, as well as internal and external stakeholder management
• Support the International Batteries Pipeline Manager in applying a structured portfolio management approach, by proactively coordinating with other project managers across regions to identify risks, gaps, and interdependencies
• Provide technical and delivery assurance across multiple BESS projects, ensuring alignment on scope, quality, schedule, and budget; review and challenge project plans and critical paths, identify risks early, and define corrective actions
• Validate engineering designs, studies, and commissioning strategies to ensure technically robust and cost-efficient solutions, and engage hands-on in resolving critical technical and delivery issues
• Support the development of standardisation, best practices, and lessons learned across the portfolio, building on existing capabilities within the Group

Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering or related field, with senior-level BESS and/or power infrastructure project delivery experience, ideally including integrated BESS and substation projects
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects in parallel, with a structured approach to project management and project controls
• Proven cross-country stakeholder coordination, communication, and influence across project teams, suppliers, EPC partners, and other stakeholders
• Strong BESS technical expertise
• Solid understanding of BESS cost drivers and EPC delivery models, with commercial, hands-on, and continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in German and English (C1); Willingness to travel (20-40%)

Benefits

• High flexibility: Make work fit your personal life with our hybrid working model, flexible hours, and job-sharing options
• More freedom: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave plus extra days off, and find your balance with options like a 4.5-day week, a sabbatical, extra time, or extra pay
• Workation included: Make Europe your office and work up to 20 days per year from inspiring locations across the EU
• Corporate benefits: Secure your future with benefits including company pension schemes, our share programme, a range of insurance packages, and much more
• Culture of innovation: Share your ideas and unleash creativity in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with flat hierarchies
• Family support: Manage family life – from paid family start leave, childcare and holiday programs, to daily assistance for family members
• Modern workplace: Enjoy a multifunctional workspace that combines cutting-edge digital technology with ergonomic comfort for productivity and collaboration
• Strong team spirit: Celebrate successes and connect with colleagues at our company and team events
• Personal growth: Unlock your potential through continuous learning, diverse development opportunities, and personalized training or mentoring
• Holistic health: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with our sports, fitness, wellness, nutrition, meditation, physiotherapy, and preventive healthcare offerings
• Individual mobility: Travel your way with flexible options such as car and bike leasing, or a subsidised Deutschlandticket for public transport
• Culinary offering: Enjoy fresh, balanced meals, snacks, and drinks at many office locations with our subsidised canteen

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