Venergi: Project Manager - Energy Transition (m/w/d)

Job Description

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 production facilities (e.g. upgrading a waste incineration plant on the basis of the circular economy)
• Construction of new alternative energy generation plants (e.g. biomass, wind farm, geothermal etc)
• Hydrogen production or application (e.g. construction of hydrogen production facilities)
• Combined generation plants for heating and cooling energy as well as electricity (e.g. either construction or modernisation of existing plant for combined generation of electricity, heating and cooling energy such as natural gas and renewable energy sources)
• Waste generation and management (e.g. construction of recycling plants, plants for the treatment of sewage sludge and 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 power as well as electromobility. We are actively shaping the future of energy through innovation and research. We are ideally prepared for the future due to our efforts to promote climate protection and security of supply in the city.

Learn more at wienenergie.at

About Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945. Our more than 18,000 experts create sustainable solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting and Architecture & Landscape. Across the world, Ramboll combines local experience with a global knowledge base to create sustainable cities and societies. We combine insights with the power to drive positive change for our clients, in the form of ideas that can be realised and implemented.

We call it: Bright ideas. Sustainable change.

Learn more at ramboll.com

How to Apply:

If you are excited about the opportunity to lead transformative projects aimed at decarbonizing one of Europe's most vibrant cities, please submit your CV and motivation letter in English. we look forward to receiving your application.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future for Vienna and be a part of a dynamic team that is driving meaningful change in the energy transition landscape. Together, we can make a difference and create a greener, more sustainable world for generations to come.