​Senior Project Manager – HVDC Auxiliary Control System Upgrade

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex upgrade and replacement projects for Auxiliary Control Systems within HVDC offshore grid connections and interconnectors. The role focuses on implementing IT and OT upgrades to mitigate OEM end-of-support and cybersecurity risks, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, budget, schedule, and stakeholder objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle

• Plan and deliver Auxiliary Control System upgrades and replacements

• Manage interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, including execution teams, supply chain, and technical specialists

• Ensure compliance with permits, regulations, technical standards, governance frameworks, and contracts

• Maintain core project documentation (schedules, progress, risks)

• Proactively manage risks and opportunities

• Support continuous improvement of project governance and tools

• Mentor and coach junior project managers
  

Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, or similar

• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, ideally in high-voltage and/or offshore environments

• Knowledge of EU tendering and procurement processes

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, IPMA or equivalent)
  

Technical Expertise (one or more)

• High-voltage auxiliary systems

• Process Control Systems (e.g., Yokogawa, ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS7)

• Mechanical/process systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear, HVAC, fire protection, CCTV, LV, UPS)

• IT/OT network architecture aligned with Purdue Model / ISA-99

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Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Comfortable operating in VUCA environments

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

• Willingness to travel within Europe