Head of Project Development & Management

at  Novocarbo

THESE ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE’D APPRECIATE:

• You have a university degree with a technical or economic focus and have at least 5-7 years experience working in commercial or technical project management.
• You have a proven record of successfully leading projects in a technical environment, preferably production industry or site development.
• You are able to think on different strategic levels (deep dive into product strategy and market dynamics as well as drive high level organisztional strategy) and are able to quickly adapt to changing market environments.
• You are experienced in leading a small and diversely skilled team in fast paced environments and sharing success is what you strive for.
• You communicate fluently in German and English. Any other language is a plus.
• You have a high IT-tool affinity and a strong digital literacy: we mainly work with MS 365, Notion and Hubspot.

THESE ARE YOUR PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE’D APPRECIATE:

• You have a strong understanding of complex environments and growing industries, such as the Renewable Energies, Carbon Removal and Biochar Market and how in alignment drive our company growth.
• You are highly motivated to see your impact and develop yourself constantly alongside your team and Novocarbo.
• You bring in a high level of accountability and willingness to drive our business to success.
• You use a strong, data-driven and analytical mindset to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics as well as identifying and solving problems.
• You are able and willing to travel in- and outside of Germany (depending on projects, not more than 10-20%).
  You don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We support personal growth and individual professional development strategies so please apply anyways. We encourage everyone to apply and welcome applicants no matter their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity.

ABOUT US

We are scientists, engineers, soil enthusiasts, and business professionals who work hand in hand to shape the economic transformation towards a low-carbon future.
The spirit that drives us traces back to the company’s origins. Caspar von Ziegner founded Novocarbo in 2017 with the aim of pushing forward carbon removal solutions to contribute to achieving the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Climate Agreement. We pursue this critical mission with creativity, expertise, courage, innovative spirit, and irrepressible will.
From the very first vision until now, much has transpired: A handful of people has grown into a team of more than 30. At our headquarters in Hamburg, colleagues from fields like science, engineering, marketing, and business development work together on continuously optimize our products and processes. At our production sites, the Carbon Removal Parks, we put our knowledge into practice. What drives us in all our activities is the firm belief that we can mitigate climate change by further scaling our pioneering carbon removal technology.
A team-oriented and purpose-driven work culture with flat organizational structures is what makes you thrive? Then join us! We cherish a collaborative and trustworthy culture that values reliability and down-to-earth attitudes. Hierarchies take a backseat; relationships with colleagues and superiors are friendly and approachable. Teamwork is fostered in our modern offices located in the heart of Hamburg. Our unique working features include flexible hours, home office options, and a dog-friendly office environment.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

At Novocarbo, we work as a team to solve one of the most important problems of our time: our goal is to store 100 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, making a significant contribution to achieving climate goals.
We are one of the largest producers and distributors of biochar in Europe and sell our Carbon Removal Credits to renowned companies worldwide. Several new sites for the production of biochar and regenerative heat are already in planning. To continue this positive momentum, we are looking for a Head of Project Development & Management (all genders). This team lead position is a crucial part for the construction of new biochar production sites and will play a valuable role in Novocarbo’s growth.

FOLLOWING TASKS ARE IN FOCUS OF YOUR ROLE

• You lead the scouting, evaluation and appraisal of our site expansion projects by
• ensuring streamlined processes to identify and evaluate potential locations for new Novocarbo production sites
• leading the entire project development process of new production sites, from initial partner acquisition, negotiating partnership terms to setting up workflows for project realization
• creating a financial evaluation of prospective construction projects to rate the value for the business and request necessary internal resources (i.e. Finance Team, Managing Directors, Project Management)
• Once projects go into realization phase, you account for the individual construction projects by
• leading the project management team in creating and implementing comprehensive project plans, including milestones, resource allocation, and budgeting for >€15 million construction projects
• managing external stakeholders (clients and partners) to understand requirements and ensuring that all projects aligns with market needs and company strategy
• Throughout the whole process, you ensure internal and external Compliance by
• keeping up with regulations that are important to Novocarbo and our projects
• filing necessary legal documentation (i.e. BImSchG) in a timely manner
• coordinating internal and external requirements for our constructions accordingly
• Team Leadership for the Site Development Team (currently 5 people and expected to grow)