Venergi - Project Manager (M/w/d) - Energy Transition

**Ramboll is providing recruitment services to Venergi - an exciting joint venture between two market leaders within the sustainable energy and power generation.**

Are you passionate about using your expertise to contribute to a carbon free society? Do you excel in managing complex projects that drive decarbonization initiatives? Do you want to be at the forefront of the decarbonisation of the world’s most liveable city?

If so, we invite you to join us at Venergi as our new **Project Manager**

**VENERGI - Powered by Wien Energie and Ramboll**

Venergi is a joint venture powered by Wien Energie and Ramboll, driving and empowering Vienna's green energy transition through integrated, sustainable solutions. We play a key role in making Vienna the most resilient and liveable city and society of the future by providing planning and engineering services in the areas of circular economy, renewable energy, and decarbonisation.

**Shape the world’s most liveable city**

Live and work in Vienna, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The city is home to around 2 million people. Despite its size, Vienna retains the feel of a large town. Part of that is down to the numerous parks, woodlands and outlying hills, perfect for families.

**Learn more about Vienna**

**Your New Role**

As Project Manager, you will contribute to diverse projects within energy transition with the goal of decarbonising the city of Vienna by 2040, such as:

- Modernisation of existing energy generation facilities (e.g. upgrading waste incineration plants)
- Construction of new alternative energy generation plants (e.g. large heat pumps, geothermal, wind farms)
- Construction of hydrogen production facilities (e.g. electrolysers)
- Construction of combined generation plants for heating and cooling energy as well as electricity
- Construction of seasonal heat storage facilities
- Construction of waste handling facilities contributing to the circular economy (e.g. phosphorus recovery).

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Manage, develop and execute comprehensive project plans for alternative/green energy plant construction.
- Establish clear communication channels with stakeholders, fostering collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with power generation projects, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Oversee quality assurance processes to meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Manage project budgets, implement cost control measures, and provide regular financial reports to stakeholders.

**Your New Team**:
You and your team will benefit from promotion of a Scandinavian inspired working culture in a new Austrian joint venture with a high degree of flexibility and an informal and dynamic working environment.

**About You**:
For this role, it would be beneficial to have the following qualifications and experience:

- Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Process/Energy/Environmental) or related field.
- Solid experience managing projects within the energy sector
- Good knowledge of project management related to energy transition projects, such as clean energy power plant design/construction, conversion of fossil fuel power plants, district heating/cooling systems, smart grids, energy storage, CCUS
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent English language skills, German language skills are a bonus
- Deep passion for driving positive environmental impact through innovative and sustainable energy solutions

**Join an empowered and pioneering team -**join us and take a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the world’s most liveable city. Be a part of a diverse and ambitious new team bringing their global knowledge and experience to solving exciting local challenges in the city in which they live and work. Driven by our purpose, vision and values, you will be part of a team where everyone is empowered and included.

**Investment in your development -**we provide training and education that develops skills. For your long-term growth, our development dialogue program provides opportunities for you to shape the focus and pace of your career.

**Flexible work environment -**we offer a flexible hybrid work environment to encourage and empower you to plan and shape your work, with each role having unique flexibility opportunities.

**Remuneration -**the salary for this position will be at least €61,040. Overpayment may be negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

**About Wien Energie**

Wien Energie is the largest regional energy provider in Austria and a subsidiary of the municipal utility company Wiener Stadtwerke. We reliably supply two million people with environmentally friendly power, cooling, heating, electromobility and telecommunications. In order to promote climate protection, we will be investing heavily in expanding the use of renewables such as solar, wind and hydro po