Jobbeschreibung
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.
Business Area (BA) Markets' role in Vattenfall is to maximize the value of the overall portfolio by optimizing and dispatching, hedging, and sourcing for Vattenfall's sales and generation volumes. We serve as Vattenfall's single access to energy commodity markets and trade electricity, emissions, fuels, freight, and renewable certificates. We employ around 500 professionals who are active across Europe with offices in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Within Markets BU Customers is enabling both Vattenfall and our customers to become fossil free. We do this by offering power purchase agreements to operators of wind or solar parks and by connecting customers to fossil free electricity. We provide market access services to large customers and (regional) energy suppliers and connect demand-side flexibility of industry to stabilize the electricity grid. We furthermore source electricity for Vattenfall's consumer- and business customers with a strong focus to increase renewable sources of electricity.
We have a culture of care and growth. You will collaborate with inspiring people around you, on complex and interesting topics. Together, we drive the energy transition and contribute to a journey towards becoming fossil-free.
Unleash the Power of Flexibility as Contract Manager with Vattenfall!
Are you ready to take on an exciting role in a diverse international environment? Join us as a Contract Manager and unlock the commercial potential of our flexible asset portfolio (mainly stand-alone and co-located batteries). Your expertise will be crucial in realizing the full value of our asset base. Engage with a broad stakeholder community and propel your knowledge of energy markets to new heights. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to make a significant impact and be at the forefront of the energy transition.
What will you do?
In your role as a Contract Manager, you will have the incredible opportunity to work in a diverse international setting. As a professional, your main responsibilities will revolve around managing contractual relations with selective key customers, primarily in the UK, German and Dutch markets with an emphasis on flexibility. This role will allow you to actively engage with a broad stakeholder community, both internally and externally, empowering you to enhance your knowledge and expertise in the dynamic world of renewable energy markets.
Responsibilities
Within Vattenfall as a Contract Manager you have the following key responsibilities:
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You are responsible for lifecycle management of our existing customer contracts
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You will be responsible to set up, improve and maintain processes for fulfillment of our services with an emphasis on CRM, Settlement and related reporting
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You oversee developments in the markets and drive potential amendments in the contract or possible resulting claims together with our Origination desk
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You support process execution along the end-2-end process
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You will participate and lead project initiatives to implement change
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You monitor regulatory changes and impacts on our contracts and processes
Skills & Experience
We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge and background:
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Relevant work experience of at least 3 to 5 years and network in the energy sector
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Advanced experience with contract lifecycle management of flexible assets
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Proper understanding of how to realize value from batteries in energy markets, the role of flexibility in general and corresponding energy market regulation
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University degree in relevant discipline, such as industrial engineering or business administration
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Team player with excellent communication skills and solution orientation
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Fluent in English, written and verbal
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Last, but certainly not least, you are committed and passionate about making the zero carbon future happen
Benefits
Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading, and in interdisciplinary teams. To support your career, we offer opportunities to grow through training, job rotations, talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.
Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions, including mobile work, promote wellbeing. In Germany, our work week consists of 37.5 hours with, in many cases, the possibility to work part-time. Up to 49% of your working time can be mobile work, and you are entitled to 30 days of vacation per year.
Your health is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.
Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks, they form an interesting and fun place to work.
You can find our new state of the art office next to Elbbrücken.
More information
We welcome your application in English, no later than March, 25th 2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Jil Ungethüm via phone at +49 40 79022 1378.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata. In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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