Vp project management & construction in renewables (f/m/d)

We are looking for a visionary Vice President of Project Management & Construction in Renewables to lead the successful delivery of our large-scale renewable energy projects.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

Hold overall accountabilities for a multi-million pipeline under construction till COD

Set clear goals, priorities, and ways of working

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, Construction & Commissioning Managers as well as the Project Management Office for the execution of Renewable Energy Systems

Build a high-performing team culture through regular feedback and performance management (including development plans)

Recruit, onboard, and retain talent; ensure effective resource planning and succession coverage for critical roles

Foster collaboration across disciplines and locations; resolve conflicts and enable constructive decision-making

Establish and continuously improve team processes, templates, and lessons learned to increase delivery efficiency and quality

Lead cross-functional coordination with key stakeholders (Engineering, Development, Procurement, Legal, Controlling and Contractors) to remove blockers and maintain momentum

Drive executive governance processes, ensuring timely escalation and decision-making

Foster a strong safety culture and ensure the highest HSE standards across all project activities and contractors

Manage governance and reporting (status, risks, decisions, actions), providing clear recommendations and decision-ready materials

Drive continuous improvement in processes, templates, and lessons learned to increase execution efficiency and quality

Your profile

At least 5 years of relevant experience in leadership and minimum 10 years in Project Management & Construction

Proven track record in managing people and teams

Creative and open-minded individual with a good sense of humor

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proven track record of international work experience and appreciation of cultural differences

Business fluency in English

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job

Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)

Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

Choose between an electric company car or cash allowance on your salary

E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

Flu vaccination

Preventive health services

Employee assistance program

Company pension:

Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system

Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

Regular leadership trainings

Lifelong training

Coaching

360º-degree feedback

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!