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Job Description

TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.

Lighting the way ahead together

Unit description

Large Projects Offshore is a key contributor to the energy transition. The Unit is responsible for the current and future development of the offshore grid as a whole and subsequently for the development and realization of the DC interconnectors and the Offshore Wind Farm grid connections in both the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea.
TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Lead Project Execution - Cable at our location Hanover who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Frame conditions

• As of 01.01.2025
• The position is unlimited
• Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well

As Lead Project Execution Cable for the HVDC Offshore Grid Connection System BalWin5 you will take over the responsibility for the construction phase of the Cable System. You will hierarchical lead a team of Project Leads and Site Managers and report to the respective Project Director. The project activities include the roles Technical Workstream Lead during the project call-off phase and Overall Project Lead during project execution.

Leading Business:

• Contributing actively to a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and partners;
• Aligning with experts and teams within Large Projects Offshore and various other departments within TenneT and taking into account lessons learned from other large projects;
• Manage the respective budget in an efficient and responsible manner;
  
• Delivering high quality project reports as well as decision documents and evaluations for Grid Connection Systems and support implementing Project Steering Group decisions.
• Actively contributing to the supplier portfolio management approach.

Leading People:

• Setting up, staffing and (hierarchically) leading an efficient dedicated team, focussing on realizing the project goals and ambitions as well as TenneT's broader goals;
• You coach, inspire and actively develop employees and you align proactively hereto with other projects and line management;
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork within LPO and the 2GW departments;
• Ensure that team members have the necessary skills, training and resources to perform their roles effectively.

Leading Change:

• Support and actively drive improvement initiatives within the 2GW program

• You preferably have a Master's degree and an academic level of thinking and working. Additionally you have at least 3+ years of experience in a comparable leadership role, ideally managing big infrastructure and cable projects, and within the field of offshore
• You are an effective decision-maker and are determined to bring the decisions into fruition. You are enthusiastic, determined, authentic, inspired, and inspiring
• You have great communication skills and exhibit a strong orientation for partnership and trust, which enables you to bring internal and external stakeholders together
• You are fluent in English and German and willing to travel internationally on a regular basis
• You are preferably IPMA B (or comparable) certified or open to obtain

• We are family friendly and flexible Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career.
• Health - your basis Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.
• Modern working environment
  • Modern IT-tools
  • Ergonomic workstations
  • Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration
• Attractive remuneration and social benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme.
• Personal development Personal growth is something we actively stimulate within TenneT. For example we have our own TenneT Academy where you can explore and develop your own set of skills. More than that: you have the opportunity to work in an innovative company with an international network, to use your personal strengths and to shape the future together with us.

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