Senior Project Manager Substations (m/f/d)
Axpo Gruppe
Baden
Key information
- Publication date:17 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Baden
Job summary
Join us as a Senior Project Manager for substations, shaping the energy future! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead complex projects in substations and network construction with focus on quality.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project.
- Conduct risk management and oversee compliance with safety regulations.
Skills
- IPMA Level B certification or equivalent; experience in large-scale projects.
- Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
- Financial acumen and decision-making skills in challenging situations are key.
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Workload: 80–100%
Shape the future of energy supply with us! As a Senior Project Manager for Substations, you will take responsibility for complex projects in the field of substations and network construction – focusing on quality, time, and costs. Become part of our team and contribute your expertise.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Management of large and complex projects in the field of substations and network systems with a focus on Time, Cost, Scope, and Quality.
Ensuring project communication and leading all stakeholders, including negotiations with customers, suppliers, and authorities.
Conducting risk and opportunity management as well as scenario analyses.
Responsibility for contract, claim, and change management specifically for substation projects.
Leading interdisciplinary project teams and coaching team members.
Planning and controlling procurement as well as monitoring compliance with safety regulations and relevant standards (e.g., ISO, SIA).
Ensuring the functionality and quality of the overall systems.
Profile & Requirements:
IPMA certification level B or comparable qualification.
Experience in managing large projects in the field of substations and network systems.
Knowledge of construction phases and processes according to SIA as well as Earned Value Management.
Strong communication, leadership, and financial skills.
Negotiation confidence and decisiveness in difficult situations.
Ideally experience with digitalization and BIM interface management.
Complex business understanding (e.g., full cost accounting, revenue recognition).
About the Team:
We are a dedicated and diverse team that supports each other and develops innovative solutions together. Our open culture promotes knowledge exchange and personal development.
Benefits:
In our company, we strive for a culture of continuous learning, personal development, and commitment to the community at the national level. We care about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need for their success, and we are confident that you will enjoy being part of our team!
Exclusive Discounts
Attractive discounts on fuel, insurance, and mobile services with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise, and Swisscom.
At the Axpo Group, we are committed to a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an employer who lives equal opportunities, we welcome applications regardless of ethnic origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socio-economic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive recruitment process as well as a discrimination-free working environment for all.
