IT & Telecommunications Project Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled IT & Telecommunications Project Manager with a robust background in overseeing complex IT Infrastructure projects. In this role, the IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing IT projects throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, from initial design and planning to execution, rollout and closure.

About the job

The IT Project Manager will be collaborating closely with Passive Network Design Engineers and IT Architects during the early design phases of the project. The IT & Telecommunications Project Manager will ensure prompt and precise responses to queries from 3rd party design contractors. Additionally, this role requires collaboration with representatives from other relevant Northvolt disciplines such as Electrical and Construction but also aligning and managing the full scope of IT with the help from multiple IT Teams. This collaboration aims to guarantee alignment and seamless coordination across all Northvolt teams involved in the project with dependencies to IT.

Furthermore, the IT & Telecommunications Project Manager will manage and coordinate all the ongoing activities during commissioning and ensure proper verification and testing of all IT deliverables before closing and handing over the projects to the respective business owners. This multifaceted role demands a high level of technical proficiency, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail to ensure the successful implementation of the IT Project.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide IT Design input to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage work activities related to the following Design Phases: Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design
• Represent IT in the Core Team meetings for the Factory Projects and work with the IT Purchasing department to prepare for procurement of the IT scope.
• Create the IT Project Plan supporting the project. Manage Time, Cost, Quality and Scope for the IT Project.
• Manage a team of design and commissioning resources for the IT scope. Assure documentation is completed and kept updated by all parties.

The person we are looking for is a strong team player, curious, and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Germany and see the results of your work. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a sense of humour.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile. Planned starting date is asap. This role will be based in Heide, Germany.

Please note that candidates considered for employment with NV may be subject to a mandatory background check process.