Strategic Project Manager

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. 

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us. 

Job Description

Commercial Development team (MGD) is part of International Markets (MG) within Statkraft’s business area Markets. We work closely with the business area International, who is responsible for all Statkraft's power-generating activities outside western Europe, and covers hydropower, wind power and solar power. 

MGD supports the SVP MG and MG country organizations and connects the country organisations with the rest of Statkraft at all levels, functions and locations. MGD provides commercial and developmental support to MG units and MG countries related to capital projects and commercial strategies to manage our portfolios of assets and contracts. It also represents MG in the risk policy & risk reduction strategy process.  

As a strategic project manager working closely with VP MGD and country VPs in MG, you will be an integrated part of MGD function and work closely with local teams in MG countries.  

For the first 6-12 months, you will focus on India and be responsible for selected strategic projects with focus on India and leading M workstream in capital projects in India. You will work closely with VP MG India and with Statkraft team in India.  

Capital projects - Asset Development Support 

• Lead Markets workstream for capital projects in line with Statkraft’s capital project model  
• Ensure high quality markets assessment and revenue calculations process, leading to robust deliverables – business case input and written memos 
• Set up and lead project teams 
• Further improve the quality and process of deliverables 

Other strategic projects 

• Support country organization on commercial topics, take lead in selected projects 
• Contribute to portfolio risk management, commercial strategy and route-to-market discussions  
• Participate in projects to develop specific business opportunities 
• Work with market modelling and portfolio management with close interaction with local MG team 

Qualifications

Education 

• Relevant higher education, preferably at Master’s level 

Experience and competences 

• Strong commercial drive  
• Expertise in managing projects and project workstreams 
• Deep understanding of Statkraft’s technologies, risks and market exposures 
• Understanding of market analysis, revenue calculations and business case  
• Experience in India is of advantage 

Capabilities 

• Analytical mindset & proactive problem solver 
• Project management skillset 
• Pragmatic team player with good cooperation, motivation, and communication skills 
• Strong ability to contribute in complex team set ups, and also the initiative to perform independently 
• Customer focus, supportive attitude, and ability to understand and act on internal customers’ needs
• Very good communication skills in English language, both written and spoken 
• Interest in other cultures and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting, willingness to travel  

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes: 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning and inspiring leaderships program like IMD  
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet” 
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individ