Wind Energy Logistics - Project Manager (m/w/d)

What you will do

As Wind Energy Logistics Project Manager at the Kuehne Climate Center (KCC) you will be responsible for the implementation of projects that help shape efficient logistics systems for the build‑out of wind energy, primarily in emerging regions. The initial focus will be on offshore wind and wind port development. You will work with the Program Leader and multiple external delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure the projects contribute to making logistics a facilitator of the energy transition.

• Assuring the successful implementation of KCC’s projects in wind energy logistics, currently with a focus on offshore wind and wind ports, potentially expanding into onshore wind
• Developing actionable road maps for our project implementations and applied research
• Identifying and engaging a range of diverse stakeholders in the respective project work
• Working collaboratively with project partners and external stakeholders
• Steering project meetings, managing project timelines, and budgets
• Presenting project activities externally (workshops, conferences, webinars etc.)
• Developing content for communications (graphics, reports, storylines, posts) and working with the KCC Communications Team for impactful delivery
• Contribute to the strategic development of KCC’s project portfolio in wind energy logistics, offshore and onshore
• Contribute to internal projects and business development initiatives

You’re good at

• Working collaboratively with a variety of different partners and stakeholders
• Outcome‑oriented planning and action, working backwards from objective
• Anticipating challenges early on and addressing them with practical solutions
• Communicating effectively with different audiences
• Public speaking (meetings, workshops, conferences)
• Understanding systems and how to change them
• Working independently and in small teams
• Displaying cultural sensitivity in your conduct
• Keeping multiple balls in the air for parallel assignments
• Coping with dynamically evolving work in a startup environment

You bring

• 7 years of experience in or close to the wind energy sector with 3 years of insights in offshore wind
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (preferably engineering with management notions or management with strong scientific or engineering components)
• Experience in project management
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Ability to work in English and at least one other language
• Can‑do mentality, independent work style, and willingness to roll up sleeves
• Ability to connect with remote team and leadership
• Demonstrated commitment or experience of working with low‑ and middle‑income countries is an advantage
• Availability to travel internationally
• German work permit

What you will work with

• The Program Leader
• The KCC Knowledge and Delivery Teams
• The KCC Communication Team
• KCC’s international partners (business partners, universities, NGOs, government agencies, financial institutions)

What you can expect

• Work in an enthusiastic and highly motivated international team committed to making a positive impact on climate
• A high degree of creative freedom
• High agility and speed of implementation
• A stimulating and diverse range of work within a strong Foundation network
• Opportunity for personal growth and professional development driven by your own initiative and engagement
• Option to work from home for up to two days per week

About KCC

KCC is a new subsidiary of the Kühne Foundation. Our mission is to accelerate climate‑compatible development within logistics and through logistics systems. We do this through applied research, project and advisory work, and training and capacity building, with a focus on countries of the Global South. The headquarters are located in Hamburg’s Hafencity.