Head of Project Execution Management – Decarbonisation Retrofit & Upgrade Solutions (14 months maternity cover)

Do you want to play a key role in achieving MAN Energy Solutions’ ambitious decarbonisation targets? And do you have what it takes to lead the way in defining how we execute complex retrofit & upgrade conversion projects for clients across the world in a market with increasing demand for decarbonisation solutions? Then keep on reading!

 An important step of the way is to provide retrofit solutions to our clients, who are looking to convert their existing fleet’s 2-stroke engines to operate more efficiently and on more environmentally friendly fuels such as LNG, Ethane, LPG, Methanol, biofuels, or Ammonia.

We are looking for a Head of the Project Execution team starting soonest and until end of August 2025.
As Head of Project Execution Management, you will be heading the Project Execution department, delivering large gas conversion projects for existing vessels and producing gas supply pump-vaporizer skids for our 2-stroke gas engines applied both for new building and retrofit applications.

You will be responsible for delivering on our current order and warranty projects backlog by leading and developing our project organization, as well as adjusting our strategy and processes to ensure that we are prepared to deliver on an increasing project portfolio in the future.

You will be leading a team of project,  order handling and warranty managers to deliver the

projects to our global customers in the marine market, on-time and on-budget, while making sure that everybody are motivated to achieve ambitious targets set out by you. Currently the project management team includes 21 employees.

Further, you will be responsible for ensuring strong collaboration and developing processes with intercompany stakeholders and departments including but not limited to; Sales and Tender, R&D, engineering, sourcing, material management, finance, legal and MAN-ES global organization exceeding 100 subsidiaries.  

An Experienced and Visionary Leader
You will be surrounded by experts in numerous fields within the building and retrofitting of large 2-stroke engines. It will be an advantage to have experience with 2-stroke engines, though not a prerequisite. Your commercial understanding and mind set, combined with a substantial amount of experience with project management of large projects in the marine-, industrial or off-shore sector, is what will make you a success in this role.

You have a keen interest in developing the way we work with project management. With your extensive project management experience, you are confident in your ability and methodology.

You are experienced in motivating both the group and also people individually. As you will be leading an  autonomous group of people, you understand the importance and complexity of leadership and you create a trustworthy and professional working environment.

Besides the above, we imagine that you are:

• Self-driven with an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset
• Has strong commercial and technical knowledge from working with complex projects
• Able to communicate and on all levels in an international environment and be authoritative when needed
• Fluent in English both in speech and writing.  

Your new colleagues are thrilled to welcome you on board
You will be part of the PrimeServ Denmark division, and be part of the Retrofit & Upgrade management team, reporting directly to Head of Retrofit & Upgrade, PrimeServ Denmark Jens Seeberg.

You will be part of an open and inspiring working environment, looking forward to getting your input on the future of project management in MAN Energy Solutions, as well as teaching you about all you need to know about 2-stroke engines. As face to the customer, the project execution department takes great pride in being the link from the market to the whole company and seeing projects being accomplished.

Unleash your potential: Join us towards a carbon-neutral future
We offer you a chance to help shape the world of tomorrow – whether you’re just starting out, taking your first career step after graduation or looking for the next big career challenge.

At MAN Energy Solutions, we focus on diversity and equality to create a creative and inclusive culture. We believe that a diverse workforce, with a mix of gender, nationalities, and perspectives, drives innovation, creativity, and productivity. We are committed to our employees’ well-being, and you will have the opportunity to join different social activities clubs from yoga and fishing clubs to creative clubs.

We prioritize work life balance with possibilities for flexible working hours, home office, and mental well-being for example health insurance and focus on work atmosphere. Here you have opportunities for growth, development and mentorship. 

At MAN Energy Solutions you can create, drive, build, and be a part of improving innovative energy solutions while achieving your personal career goals.

In 2027, MAN Energy Solutions will move to Trekroner in Roskilde. Here we will consolidate all our current locations on Zealand into one large site.

Leadership Mastery
At MAN Energy Solutions, we offer a program for carrier development for our leaders. The program includes a number of professional modules and activities related to the strategy as well as criteria for great management. The program involves knowledge of collaboration, strategy and goal orientation, customer focus, integrity and self-reflection.

About MAN Energy Solutions

• 250 years of experience in advanced engineering
• We deliver a unique portfolio of technologies and opportunities in the development of engines for use on ships and in power plants across the globe.
• We work on the motto "Future in The Making", because we make a virtue out of creating sustainable solutions and contribute to a carbon neutral economy.
• We have over 15,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, we are 2,200 passionate employees with more than 40 nationalities.

Build your own future
Send your application to us no later than Thursday the 25th of April. We will conduct interviews during the application period. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Senior Manager Jens Seeberg at [email protected]. More information about the company can be found at www.man-es.com

We encourages all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, religion, disability and ethnic background to apply for this position.