Senior Project Manager – Project Origination and Development, Renewable Synthetic Fuels

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Identify and engage appropriate project owners, co-investors, and operators in target regions of developing countries for the establishment and management of plants that produce eMethanol, bio-methanol, and sustainable aviation and maritime fuels.

• Structure locally-based projects across technical, environmental, and commercial dimensions – from feedstock supply to fuel production and logistics.

• Collaborate with technology providers, EPC contractors, and local developers to outline plant design and estimate CAPEX and OPEX (e.g. electrolysis, CO₂ capture, synthesis units).

• Create business cases utilizing techno-economic models to evaluate production volumes, costs, revenues, and overall project feasibility (e.g. LCO, DCF, IRR).

• Propel projects from initial concept and pre-feasibility to detailed engineering and implementation.

• Prepare techno-economic presentations and project documentation for partners, investors, funding institutions, ministries, and regulatory bodies.

• Assist with funding applications, certification processes, and commercialization strategies with both public and private stakeholders.

• Collaborate internationally with project partners, assist with site visits in Germany and abroad, and represent Solarbelt at conferences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in engineering, natural sciences, economics, or a related field (e.g. process engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or industrial engineering).

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project development or project engineering within renewable energy, chemicals, or oil & gas – preferably with an emphasis on renewable fuels throughout the entire value chain.

• Practical experience across the complete project lifecycle – from concept and feasibility to detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning; familiarity with pre-FEED or FEED and exposure to EPC execution are advantageous.

• Strong capability to independently identify, acquire, and engage partners, as well as effectively persuade and align stakeholders.

• Experience in coordinating EPC contractors, technology licensors, and engineering consultants regarding scope, schedule, and budget.

• Knowledge of standard engineering documents such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, layout plans, and mass and energy balances.

• Experience in techno-economic modeling (e.g. LCO, DCF, IRR) and connecting technical results to economic performance.

• Understanding of EU RFNBO and renewable fuel regulations and their impacts on certification and compliance.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills for diverse stakeholder groups.

• Proficiency in English (required); German (at least B1/B2) is a plus. Additional languages are welcome.

• Independent, structured working style with a high degree of initiative and strong team orientation.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of vacation.

• Flexible working hours.

• Spacious, well-lit office located in Berlin-Neukölln.

• Fair and transparent compensation that aligns with public sector benchmarks.

• Subsidized canteen in a green courtyard.

• Fresh fruit available.

• Fair-trade coffee provided.

• Regular team-building events.