Head of Operational Technology, Project Engineering

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of Operational Technology (OT) project delivery? 

Do you want to enable large-scale renewable energy projects by connecting business needs with robust OT solutions? 

The Project Delivery & Engineering organization plays a key role in driving a fossil-free future. We execute complex global infrastructure projects in a dynamic environment while ensuring safety, quality, transparency, and cost efficiency. 

Within our OT Project Engineering function, we design, deliver, and integrate OT infrastructure and solutions that enable reliable renewable energy production and safe operations. As the central provider of OT capabilities within the Business Area Wind, we cover the full value chain, from early project phases to construction and operations of onshore, offshore and solar parks. 

Our focus lies on Operational Technology (OT), working closely with IT while ensuring clear ownership of control systems, site integration, and lifecycle performance. Cybersecurity and compliance are fundamental elements across all deliveries. 

We are now looking for a Head of OT Project Engineering to lead our OT Project Managers and Project Engineers to and drive excellence in project execution. 

Be in your element with BA Wind 

Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom. 

As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets. 

You won’t only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships. 

As Head of OT Project Engineering, you will lead a team of OT Project Managers & Project Engineers and establish a high-performing delivery organization responsible for OT project execution across the full lifecycle. 

Your focus will be on delivering value through structured project execution, strong stakeholder alignment, and consistent prioritization across the OT portfolio. 

In this role, you will: 

• Drive reliable project execution aligned with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards 
• Standardize and continuously improve project management practices & templates across projects 
• Participate in Project Steering Committee meetings and be a member of the department Management Team 
• Supports department business planning and provides project management and engineering resources to projects. 
• Staffing responsibility, planning, hiring, development, performance. 
• Ensures competence development of team members. 
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture 
• Strengthen partnerships across Engineering, IT, Construction, and Operations 

You will balance project management with hands-on leadership of project delivery, ensuring that OT solutions provide real business value throughout their lifecycle. 

We are looking for a leader who combines strong project management expertise in OT environments with a collaborative and people-focused leadership style. 

• ​​​​​Proven experience leading project managers in OT, infrastructure, or industrial environments 
• Strong experience managing complex project portfolios and stakeholder landscapes 
• Ability to balance delivery focus with strategic prioritization and value creation 
• Experience working in renewable energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure (preferred) 
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and relationship-building skills 
• M.Sc. or equivalent 
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including leadership responsibility 
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) 

Our offer 
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

More Information 
We welcome your application in English, no later than 31/05/2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. Please note - we aim to share feedback by 08/06/2026 with a view of first round interviews taking place w/c 15th June.  
 
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Adam Hammond via adam.hammond@vattenfall.com 

Commitment to Diversity

Vattenfall is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and services to support all our employees.

We are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. 
 
We look forward to receiving your application! 

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.