Project Manager BESS - German speaker (m/w/d)

Second Foundation is an international energy trading and asset management firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Japan and the US. Our team of 500 professionals specializes in power trading, transforming complex data into market-leading trading strategies through advanced technology and sophisticated quantitative modelling.

As a Project Manager Battery Storage (BESS), you will play a key role in the implementation and commissioning of Second Foundation Group’s battery storage portfolio. You will work closely with internal teams as well as with project developers, suppliers, and service providers to develop innovative solutions and advance sustainable battery storage projects.

What would you work on?

• Coordinate interdisciplinary project teams throughout the full project lifecycle – from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Establish the project organization, define responsibilities and interfaces, and ensure effective collaboration across all involved teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders from contract signing through project completion, including SAT and punch list closure.
• Take ownership of project timelines, budgets, quality, and overall delivery performance.
• Define the project strategy, structure, and management approach in collaboration with the BESS Execution team.
• Provide regular project reporting and status updates to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, manage, and escalate project risks, opportunities, and unresolved issues in a timely manner.
• Manage change and claim processes and ensure valid claims are handled professionally.
• Maintain and update the project opportunity and risk profile based on the original project calculation.
• Oversee project-related legal, tax, insurance, quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply your strong construction site management experience to coordinate multiple sites simultaneously.

What makes you a great candidate?

• A completed degree in engineering, such as industrial, electrical or mechanical engineering, renewable energy, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience managing large-scale projects, ideally involving the planning and execution of energy systems or renewable energy projects.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and battery storage technologies.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with a structured, independent and detail-oriented way of working and the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, combined with confidence, assertiveness and a people-first mindset.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in challenging situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• German at C2/native level and very good English skills for working with international teams.
• Willingness to travel within Germany and occasionally across EMEA, with a valid Class B driving licence.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus
• Flexible working hours and home office options
• High-end work equipment, with devices available from Apple, Samsung, or Lenovo
• BVG Deutschlandticket Job
• Edenred meal vouchers
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Team-building activities and company events