Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior VPP Implementation Manager

at Statkraft

🏢 About Statkraft

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy, exclusively from hydropower, wind, solar, and district heating. As a state-owned company with a strong commitment to sustainability, it offers a unique opportunity to drive the green transition at scale. Working here means contributing to a fossil-free future while being part of a leading player in the global energy market.

About This Role

As Senior VPP Implementation Manager, you will own the business direction for Statkraft's Virtual Power Plant ecosystem, bridging business needs with IT implementation. You'll work hands-on with energy traders and analysts to optimize VPP operations, ensuring solutions align with strategic goals and deliver tangible value. This role is pivotal in scaling Statkraft's renewable energy portfolio and enhancing market competitiveness.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a stand-up with the VPP development team to review implementation progress, followed by a meeting with energy traders to discuss recent market performance and required algorithm tweaks. Afternoon could involve evaluating a new vendor proposal against business needs and preparing a business case for a new VPP feature, with time reserved for documenting requirements for IT.

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🎯 Who Statkraft Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in VPP implementation within the energy sector, ideally with hands-on involvement in integrating renewable assets like wind, solar, or hydro.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable implementation plans, and experience working directly with energy traders and commercial analysts to refine VPP algorithms.
  • Deep understanding of energy trading markets, including intraday, day-ahead, and balancing markets, and how VPPs optimize revenue across these.
  • Experience in vendor management and market benchmarking, with a track record of evaluating and selecting VPP software solutions to meet business needs.

📝 Tips for Applying to Statkraft

1

Highlight specific VPP projects you've led or contributed to, detailing how you managed business requirements and delivered measurable outcomes (e.g., improved trading margins or operational efficiency).

2

Demonstrate your understanding of Statkraft's renewable mix (hydro, wind, solar) by tailoring examples to show how you adapted VPP strategies for different asset types.

3

Emphasize your collaboration with energy traders and analysts—use concrete examples of how you gathered requirements, prioritized features, and validated solutions.

4

Showcase your ability to bridge IT and business: discuss how you communicated technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders and ensured alignment.

5

Mention any experience with Nordic or European energy markets, as Statkraft operates extensively in these regions.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Passion for renewable energy and Statkraft's mission to drive the green transition.", 'Proven track record in VPP implementation, especially with renewable assets, and how your work directly improved trading outcomes.', 'Ability to act as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution, with examples of managing vendor relationships.', 'Experience in continuous improvement: how you benchmarked market solutions and drove iterative enhancements to VPP systems.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Statkraft's annual report and sustainability strategy to understand their growth plans for VPP and renewable energy.
  • → Review Statkraft's recent press releases on VPP partnerships or technology investments (e.g., their use of AI in trading).
  • → Familiarize yourself with the Nordic energy market structure, including the role of Nord Pool and system operators like Statnett.
  • → Look into Statkraft's current VPP software vendors or in-house solutions mentioned in industry articles.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a VPP implementation you led from concept to delivery—what were the key challenges and how did you overcome them?
2 How would you approach benchmarking VPP market solutions for a portfolio including hydro, wind, and solar?
3 Describe a time you had to balance conflicting priorities between traders, analysts, and IT. How did you ensure business needs were met?
4 How do you stay updated on energy market regulations and technology trends that impact VPP operations?
5 Statkraft is expanding its VPP footprint. How would you prioritize features for the next 12 months?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing too much on technical IT details without linking them to business outcomes—this role is about bridging both.
  • Being vague about your experience with energy traders; provide specific examples of collaboration and results.
  • Ignoring Statkraft's renewable focus—don't propose generic VPP strategies; tailor to hydro, wind, and solar specifics.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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