Project Lead Distributed Energy Infrastructure (f/m/d)

We are developing a new venture in the space of distributed energy infrastructure and flexibility solutions for industrial customers to address rising energy costs, complexity and growing requirements for resilience. Following a successful validation phase, the venture is now preparing to enter a 12-month MVP phase, with the goal of establishing a scalable operating model and a repeatable commercial engine for future growth.

What you’ll do:

You will lead the projects transition from validated concept to operational execution, with the potential to assume a senior leadership role post-execution. Leveraging the backing of Jungheinrich, you will shape the commercial engine, operating model, and partner ecosystem required to win, develop, and deliver B2B energy infrastructure projects at scale.

• Lead a cross-functional team of internal experts, setting priorities, monitoring results and ensuring effective collaboration across all workstreams.
• Build and scale the commercial engine, from B2B customer acquisition and project origination to a repeatable go-to-market model.
• Lead project development and deployment activities, incl. technical feasibility assessments and grid connection applications.
• Develop and secure financing structures required to fund and scale the business model, building relationships with financing partners and ensuring bankability.
• Structure and negotiate customer, partner, and supplier agreements, creating scalable commercial frameworks.
• Drive the launch and implementation of the new business, securing corporate buy-in and resources, managing senior stakeholders across BUs, functions, and partners and translate venture success into corporate impact, ensuring the new business is primed to become a lasting part of Jungheinrich’s portfolio.
• Operate with consulting-grade problem solving and execution excellence.
• Leverage AI and modern tooling to increase speed and decision quality.

This role is for you if:

• You bring a proven track record in developing, managing, and delivering energy infrastructure projects, ideally including battery energy storage systems.
• Have a strong understanding of European energy markets, regulatory framework, and key industry stakeholders.
• Bring experience with grid connection and regulatory permitting processes.
• Have a solid understanding of asset and project finance structures, including bankability requirements.
• Have experience negotiating and managing customer, partner, and supplier agreements.
• Excel at stakeholder management at senior level with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear decisions.
• Combine analytical rigor with hands‑on delivery and reliability.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building, scaling, and operationalizing new business models.

Bonus:

• Strong AI/tooling fluency.
• Relevant network in the European energy field.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to take a validated venture from MVP to scale and play a pivotal role in shaping the business into a leading energy start-up, creating direct strategic impact for Jungheinrich beyond the core business.
• End-to-end ownership of all key decisions and workstreams with direct influence on the venture’s trajectory and success.
• Access to Uplift Ventures and Jungheinrich’s customer base, capabilities, network, and market credibility, giving you unfair advantages to build and scale the business.
• Clear career trajectory: The chance to help establish and move into a senior leadership position at the new business within the Jungheinrich ecosystem.
• A high‑caliber environment with ambitious founders and investors, experienced corporate leaders and strong enablement with hands‑on support from venture-building experts and corporate sponsors.
• Competitive compensation, flexibility, and a collaborative culture that combines entrepreneurial spirit with corporate support.