How to apply for (Senior) Projektleitung (m/w/d) für New Energy Großprojekte - Region Süd - 1KOMMA5° Commercial Solutions GmbH - Raum Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Süddeutschland

About 1KOMMA5°

1KOMMA5° Commercial & Industrial Solutions helps commercial and industrial companies in Germany reach CO2 neutrality with photovoltaic, energy storage, charging infrastructure, energy management, and network technology systems. The company focuses on EPC projects for new energy systems and positions itself at the center of the energy transition for businesses.

About the role

This role leads the commercial management of complex EPC projects in commercial new energy, from contract signing to handover. You act as the main contact for customers and coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including grid operators. You also help develop project management structures, processes, and standards with the team.

A typical day

A typical day involves coordinating with internal teams, customers, and grid operators on multiple EPC projects. You track project status, risks, and schedules, and handle escalations to keep projects on track. You also spend time improving project management processes with the team. Exact daily routines should be clarified in the interview.

Who 1KOMMA5° is looking for

• At least 5 years of professional experience in project management, ideally in EPC or new energy projects.
• Expertise in photovoltaics, energy storage, charging infrastructure, energy management, and network technology.
• Strong commercial project management skills, including budget control, risk management, and schedule tracking.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders such as sales, customers, and grid operators.
• Based in or willing to work in the Stuttgart area or southern Germany, with remote work possible.

Tips for this application

• Highlight specific EPC project experience in photovoltaics, energy storage, or charging infrastructure in your CV and cover letter.
• Quantify your project management results, such as project size, budget managed, number of stakeholders, or timeline improvements.
• Mention any experience with grid operators or regulatory processes in Germany, as this is part of the role.
• Show that you can work remotely while covering the southern Germany region, and note your willingness to travel if needed.
• Use the exact job title in your application and address your application to 1KOMMA5° Commercial Solutions GmbH, not the overall 1KOMMA5° brand.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your hands-on experience managing commercial EPC projects in new energy from contract to handover.', 'Your technical understanding of photovoltaics, energy storage, charging infrastructure, energy management, and network technology.', 'Your ability to coordinate internal teams, customers, and grid operators across multiple projects.', 'Your interest in helping build and improve project management processes and standards.']

Research before applying

• Review the 1KOMMA5° Commercial & Industrial Solutions website and any public project references to understand their EPC offerings.
• Look up recent news or press releases about 1KOMMA5° to understand their growth and focus areas in commercial new energy.
• Research typical EPC contracts and grid operator requirements for commercial new energy projects in Germany.
• Check the LinkedIn profiles of current 1KOMMA5° project managers to understand backgrounds and team structure.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you have managed commercial EPC projects from contract signing to handover, including budget and risk control.
• Your technical experience with photovoltaics, energy storage, charging infrastructure, energy management, and network technology.
• How you coordinate multiple stakeholders, such as sales, customers, and grid operators, in large projects.
• How you handle project escalations, delays, or changes in scope.
• Your approach to developing and standardizing project management processes across a team.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying with a generic project manager CV that does not mention photovoltaics, energy storage, or charging infrastructure.
• Failing to show commercial responsibility, such as budget ownership or contract management, in past roles.
• Ignoring the regional aspect of the role and not stating your connection to Stuttgart or southern Germany.