WindEurope is the European Wind Energy Association actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide.
We are looking for a manager in offshore system integration to lead WindEurope’s activities in offshore grid planning and development, system integration and offshore technology with a focus on HVDC systems.
In the role of WindEurope’s offshore system integration manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
Project management:
- Coordinate WindEurope’s activity in EU-funded projects about offshore grid planning, development and technology including technical content;
- Coordinate and manage stakeholder groups involving the wind industry, Transmission System Operators, grid technology suppliers and other relevant players;
- Coordinate the dissemination of project results within WindEurope’s members and external network;
- Manage the implementation of the assigned projects to ensure timely and high-level delivery of the deliverables.
Technology and market intelligence:
- Support WindEurope’s market intelligence on topics about offshore system integration, such as the drafting of publications, assessment of regulatory developments;
- Support WindEurope’s activity regarding policy and regulation for offshore grid planning, development and offshore grid connection;
- Work in close collaboration with WindEurope’s members and external network, national associations and other stakeholders to prioritise challenges and opportunities and deliver an annual work programme of activities related to offshore system integration;
- Support the publications of reports, internal briefings, interactive data tools, presentations.
Advocacy:
- Develop and maintain an extensive advocacy network across the EU institutions, national authorities, international organisations and other stakeholders relevant to this role;
- Formulate policy recommendations for decision makers to improve political and legal frameworks relevant to offshore system integration, especially at EU-level;
- Write policy positions papers, reports, presentations and general materials relevant to this role;
- Participate in external events and perform presentations to promote and disseminate WindEurope's messages to external audiences;
- Participate and actively contribute to WindEurope events;
- Answer external stakeholders’ queries relevant to offshore system integration, policies and other wind energy related topics or WindEurope work.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree in science or engineering;
- Candidates with energy and/or power grid background will be prioritised;
- Knowledge on power electronics is an asset.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the energy or power grid sector, involving the collection and analysis of data and writing technical reports;
- At least 2-3 years of experience with the coordination of multiple-stakeholder groups, including industry and policy makers;
- Experience in project management of European funded project is an asset.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Good technical knowledge on energy and the power grid;
- Analytical skills, rational and strategic approach;
- Ability to manage complex organisational and political relationships;
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills;
- To enjoy meeting new people and building a network of internal and external stakeholders;
- Problem solving attitude;
- Strong ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines;
- Good time management and ability to prioritize;
- Thrives in a multicultural and international environment;
- Ability to work as a team player as well as independently;
- Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook, website management, internet search engines).
Languages:
- English (fluent written and verbal) is mandatory;
- Other languages are an asset to deal with external technical experts, subcontractors and members.
Offer:
- Competitive remuneration package;
- Challenging, international and enthusiastic environment.
To apply, please go to https://windeurope.org/about-us/careers/ by 7 January 2022.
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