Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager (m/f/d) – Project Development & Approval

Type: Freelance

Length: 12 Months ( possible extension to 24 months)

Languages: German

For an outstanding project in Brandenburg – a gas engine power plant with a thermal output of 49.9 MW – we are seeking an experienced Project Manager (m/f/d) for Project Development & Approval.

Tasks

• Overall responsibility for the project development and approval processes for a decentralized gas engine power plant (49.9 MW FWL).

• Coordination of all relevant planning, environmental, and approval documents (BImSchG, TA Luft, AwSV, etc.).

• Management of interfaces with authorities, municipalities, grid operators, and specialist planners.

• Conducting and moderating presentations, workshops, and negotiations with stakeholders.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant TIER and EN standards for data center projects.

• Use of MS Office, AutoCAD, and project-related tools for planning, reporting, and documentation.

• Close collaboration with internal departments (Engineering, Legal, Finance, Sales).

• Direct reporting to the Managing Director of the Data Center Solutions division.

Skills

• Completed studies in engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or similar.

• At least 15 years of experience in project management of complex power plant or energy infrastructure projects.

• Successful completion of at least two comparable projects (approval + implementation).

• Excellent relationships with approval and regulatory authorities in Germany, ideally in Brandenburg.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, strong persuasiveness.

• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of data centers, TIER standards, and EN standards is an advantage.

• Positive attitude, teamwork skills, and a pragmatic, hands-on mentality.

What we offer

• Management responsibility in a flagship project for sustainable energy supply for data centers.

• Direct reporting to the Managing Director of Data Center Solutions with significant creative freedom.

• Collaboration with an internationally successful, publicly listed company.

• Fixed-term assignment starting in December 2025 for 12 months, with the option of extension (another 12 months) or longer-term prospects through follow-up projects.

• Attractive compensation, flexible working models, and a professional project environment.