Senior Project Manager at Vattenfall

Senior Project Manager

Location: Hamburg, Germany (also Amsterdam or Stockholm).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects prioritized by the BA Markets Project Portfolio Board, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with strategic objectives
• Drive cross-functional initiatives involving multiple agile teams by structuring solutions into clear work packages and aligning, coordinating and following up on delivery
• Conduct intake assessments for new initiatives, contributing to improved planning quality and execution excellence
• Contribute to the continuous development of the project management profession within BA Markets by strengthening and evolving the PM / IM framework and IM AI agent
• Support the ongoing evolution of the Agile way of working in BA Markets through active collaboration with the Agile teams and Agile Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Navigate competing priorities, solve complex problems, and remain adaptable in a dynamic and changing environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in complex, cross‑functional environments
• Solid understanding of the energy industry and energy market dynamics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex challenges and proposed solutions clearly to different stakeholders
• Proven ability to proactively identify, manage, and mitigate dependencies and risks in multi‑team and system landscapes
• Outstanding stakeholder management and people leadership skills
• Excellent planning and prioritisation capabilities
• Ability to combine strategic, big‑picture thinking with strong attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of project and programme management methodologies, including both agile and waterfall approaches; advanced certification is an advantage
• Live up to the Vattenfall Experience Principles and Behaviors: Active, Open, Positive, Safety
• A curious, self‑driven professional who enjoys leading others, building strong relationships, and driving progress, while also working independently and taking initiative

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pre‑employment screening may be required, based on the role, including a certificate of good conduct for certain positions.