Berlin, DE, 12159 Düsseldorf, DE, 40221 Würzburg, DE, 97080 Hannover, DE, 30457

Project Management Officer (f/m/d)

We are looking for a highly qualified PMO Specialist to support and enhance the execution of large-scale solar and wind projects. This role is critical in ensuring governance, structured risk management, and systematic lessons learned implementation across the project portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong project control expertise, a digital mindset, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Provide structured PMO support across project execution phases.
• Support PMO colleagues in applying methodologies effectively and building capability in core areas, ensuring progress on key topics requiring deeper PMO expertise.
• Track project performance in terms of time, budget, quality, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment.
• Actively support Project Managers in maintaining and improving risk and opportunity logs, ensuring structured tracking, regular reviews, and effective mitigation planning and escalation workflows.
• Lead and manage the lessons learned process, ensuring collection, analysis, and integration into future projects.
• Ensure project data quality and consistency across systems and reports.
• Support cost control, change management, and documentation accuracy.
• Facilitate internal/external project meetings and support communication flows.
• Train project teams on standardized tools, methodologies, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvement and knowledge sharing.

Your profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a PMO role, preferably in the renewables construction or energy sector.
• Proven track record in risk management, including setup, tracking, and mitigation.
• Demonstrated experience in lessons learned management, including follow-through and implementation.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Lean, Agile, and Waterfall project methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management platforms such as MS Project, SharePoint, SAP.
• Experience with project cost control, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, structured, and solution-driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently while being a collaborative team player.