LCoE Program Manager

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.

At Vattenfall, we're on a mission to enable fossil freedom. Our Business Area Wind looks after the development, construction and operation of wind power onshore and offshore as well as other non-hydro renewable activities like solar and batteries. We oversee the maintenance, operation and continuous improvement of wind generation assets, safely and with the highest levels of availability and profitability. We also perform the structuring and execution of project partnerships in accordance with the overall wind strategy.  

Are you a motivated and experienced LCoE Program Manager looking for a new opportunity? Are you looking for a role where you can take ownership, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of renewable energy? Look no further 

The purpose of our newly established LCoE Performance team is to safeguard the profitability of our Onshore Wind development portfolio. We provide business intelligence with a strong focus on cost and value engineering, and we lead initiatives that turn LCoE reduction concepts into practical technical and commercial solutions. By doing so, we help maximize the profitability of our development portfolio. Together with our colleagues across the Business Unit, our team plays a key role in ensuring that we reach our very ambitious LCoE reduction targets. That way we continue being a best-in-class developer across our markets.   

We're a high-performing team with diverse backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and interests. Collaboration and excellence drive us, and we believe great work should come with a positive, supportive atmosphere.  

The new LCoE Program Manager will strengthen our LCoE reduction function and be responsible for driving the LCoE reduction initiatives in programs. As an LCoE Program Manager, you have the following key responsibilities:  

• Structure your programmes and get buy-in from internal and external stakeholders to commit resources to execute your program's agenda   

• Drive the development of new initiatives from ideation to commercialization   

• Keep oversight of all product development initiatives in your program including budget and resource responsibilities   

• Communicate with line organization and senior management on progress and issues  

• Ensure continuous engagement and focus of all members of your project teams    

• Align with asset development teams to ensure your program's solutions are implemented into the wind farm development portfolio  

• Participate in the development of the team and department strategy    

• Participate in the personal and professional development of your colleagues  

Limited business travel within northwest Europe will be required in this role. 

• Education at Masters level in a relevant field (i.e; STEM, finance, IT), a PhD is a plus.  

• Proven experience as a Program, Project or Product Manager, or willingness and drive to learn and grow into this responsibility 

• Engineering or business background with proven technical and innovation experience  

• Experience from revenue management, financial modelling, asset management is a plus 

• Experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus, but we will consider experience from related sectors   

• Working knowledge of IT systems, data analysis, and performance or operation metrics   

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written 

You combine analytical thinking with problem-solving skills, making sense of complex and sometimes conflicting information to effectively solve problems. You can handle uncertainty by operating effectively, even when the way forward is not all clear. Your knowledge of business and the marketplace helps you align decisions with organizational goals, while your structured approach ensures priorities are met. You are collaborative and an effective communicator, which allows you to effectively build partnerships with others and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different stakeholders. 

Our offer  

Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.  

Location   

The location of this position can be either Stockholm, Amsterdam, Hamburg or Kolding.  

More Information  

We welcome your application in English, no later than 30th November. 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 Anne Vriesema, [email protected]. 

Trade union representatives in Sweden: Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Anders Bohlin (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Per-Aron Fjällström (SEKO). All can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard

We look forward to receiving your application  

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a 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. Click here for further information.  

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation. 

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, Validata. 

We look forward to receiving your application