Project Manager - Frankfurt

Company Profile

Hanley Energy is a globally recognised, award-winning innovator in energy management, critical power and data centre control solutions across a diverse range of business sectors.

Headquartered in Stamullen, Co. Meath, Hanley Energy also has facilities in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan and Dundalk, Co. Louth, with international offices in the United States, Sweden, Australia, South Africa and Germany. Our teams design, supply, install and support energy monitoring and management systems, critical power solutions and data centre control systems for Irish and international clients.

Position Overview

Hanley Energy is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Frankfurt. The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of data centre electrical and critical power projects, working with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, clients and key stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.

This role is suited to a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, electrical engineer, electrician or electrical site foreman with relevant delivery experience who is ready to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced, technically focused environment. Most projects will be based in Frankfurt, with occasional travel across the EMEA/APAC regions as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional internal teams and subcontractors through all phases of engineering and project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel, establishing clear priorities, deliverables, milestones and reporting requirements.
• Interpret client requirements, technical drawings and specifications to develop detailed project plans, scopes of work and delivery strategies.
• Assess project scope and specifications to identify resource, procurement, programme and technical requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, work breakdown structures, budgets, resource plans and progress reports.
• Create and control key project documentation, including risk registers, quality plans, issue logs, change orders, method statements and risk assessments, and project close-out records.
• Coordinate project resources, materials, subcontractors and site activities to support efficient installation, testing and commissioning.
• Lead and attend project kick-off, site, client and progress meetings, ensuring decisions and actions are clearly documented and followed through.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, providing clear updates on progress, risk, cost, quality and programme.
• Monitor project commercial performance, including budgets, procurement, variations and invoicing, and take corrective action where required.
• Identify, manage and resolve project risks, issues and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Support project handover and close-out, ensuring all documentation, lessons learned and outstanding actions are completed.
• Identify follow-on opportunities and communicate relevant information to the sales and management teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing technical knowledge, project experience and lessons learned across the organisation.

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project management, project coordination, electrical engineering, electrical supervision or a related discipline.
• An electrical or electronic engineering qualification, recognised project management qualification, or relevant electrical trade qualification is desirable.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: electrical power systems, switchgear, UPS systems, SCADA, energy management, building management systems, installation, testing or commissioning.
• Experience supporting or delivering large-scale electrical, data centre, mission-critical or infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• A sound understanding of project planning, scheduling, reporting, risk management, change control and commercial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management and scheduling tools is advantageous.
• Fluent English is required; German or another European language is an advantage.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally within the EMEA/APAC regions.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership, organisation and project coordination skills.
• Excellent client-facing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to monitor project cost and performance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Professional approach to issue resolution, decision-making and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent career development opportunities.
• Company healthcare plan.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in service life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing programme.
• Academic assistance and structured in-house training.
• Hanley Energy Affinity Scheme.
• Free parking at all locations.
• Hybrid work model where applicable.