Wind Energy Logistics Project Manager
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Job Summary
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.
As Wind Energy Logistics Project Manager you will have responsibility for:
KCCs headquarter is located in Hamburgs vibrant Hafencity. From here we manage and support all our international projects actively partnering with our regional teams and with institutions from around the globe. The role is based in the headquarters in Hamburg
As Wind Energy Logistics Project Manager you will have responsibility for:
- Assuring the successful implementation of KCCs 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 project implementations
- Identifying and engaging a range of diverse stakeholders in the respective project workWorking 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(e.g. graphics reports storylines posts) and working with the KCC Communications Team for impactful delivery
- Contribute to the strategic development of KCCs project portfolio in wind energy logistics offshore and onshore
- Contribute to internal projects and business development initiatives
KCCs headquarter is located in Hamburgs vibrant Hafencity. From here we manage and support all our international projects actively partnering with our regional teams and with institutions from around the globe. The role is based in the headquarters in Hamburg
Youre 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 (within the industry at a logistics services and infrastructure provider in applied research consultancy or public bodies) with 3 years of insights in offshore wind
- Masters 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
You will work with
- The Program Leader
- The KCC Knowledge and Delivery Teams
- The KCC Communication Team
- KCCs 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
Additional information
The KCC is a subsidiary of the Kuehne Foundation in Schindellegi Switzerland. Established in 1976 by the Kühne family and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. As an operational foundation it is involved in the areas of logistics medicine culture and since the beginning of 2023 climate action. The Foundation is independent operational and international.
Contact
Please submit your application including a cover letter stating your motivation and qualifications for the role JW1 via e-mail to kuehne- or via the Apply Button by 31.01.2026. In case you have any questions about the role of the role please reach out to Stefanie Sohm via kuehne-foundation-. Find out more about our current projects and activities by accessing ourKuehneClimateCenter LinkedInpage.
About us
The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976 and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. The foundation focuses on education and training as well as research and science in logistics and the transportation industry it maintains a medical campus with two large research programs in allergology and cardiology and it supports festivals opera houses and concert halls in the area of climate the foundation develops and implements innovative ideas on how the transport and logistics sector can support more climate-friendly and sustainable development. You can find out more about our climate projects and activities on our LinkedIn profile.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
About Company
The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976 and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. The foundation focuses on education and training as well as research and science in logistics and the transportation industry, ... View more
