Job summary

We are recruiting a Project Manager that will support the execution of strategic and technical projects for KF in Europe’s fusion energy sector.

Based in Karlsruhe, you will manage multiple projects, ensuring timeline, budget and quality requirements are met. Through effective management of all project stakeholders, you will also make sure that scope and budget creep are minimised, and information is shared in an effective and timely manner. By applying project management methodologies, you will ensure that project outcomes support our organisational goals, deliver value to our customers and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

You will be engaged in leading and managing engineering projects in the fusion sector, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while meeting quality and safety standards. After fully understanding project final goals including key design requirements, you will develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope of work, schedules, resource allocation, risk management and budget forecasting.

In addition, you will prepare project reports and presentations and act as the single point of contact between the client and supply chain. You will collaborate with internal teams, including design, manufacturing and quality assurance, manage the relationship with key partners and suppliers and ensure that KF's quality management approach is adhered to within the supply chain. Besides co-ordinating with engineering teams to ensure designs meet all required safety and regulatory standards, you will act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, regulatory authorities and internal teams and create and maintain essential project management documentation such as RAID logs, deliverable register, change control etc.

As part of your work, international travel (including Japan) may be required.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related science/engineering discipline
• Project management experience in unique and one-of-a-kind projects such as equipment/facility development and manufacturing, or plant construction
• More than 5 years’ experience as Project Manager
• Project management knowledge based on global standards (PMBOK etc.)
• Experience in managing multiple, simultaneous projects
• Familiarity with the review (not approval) of mechanical design drawings and CAD models
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of an organisation from C-Suite to university professors and engineers in national research institutions
• Curiosity about new technologies and diverse industry knowledge with a proactive approach to learning
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, Word etc.)
• Native German and fluent English

Desirable requirements

• Experience of working overseas/foreign-affiliated company
• Experience of energy/plant engineering project management
• Experience of establishing or operating a Project Management Office
• Experience working in cross-departmental and cross-cultural teams
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Working environment

We offer a dynamic and inclusive working environment that fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to work-life balance and offer flexible working hours to support our employees' well-being.