Experienced Project Manager in Hamburg

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

At DNV, we are committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. We combine deep technical expertise with digital innovation to help our customers manage risk and improve performance across energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

We are looking for an Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Process Safety, Technical Safety, and/or Electrical Safety to lead complex technical projects and deliver high-value solutions to our clients.

This role is ideal for a technically competent leader who enjoys working at the interface between engineering excellence, stakeholder management, and project execution.

The Role

As an Experienced Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, quality, and budget while maintaining DNV's high standards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

You will work closely with clients, technical specialists, and business leaders to deliver safety-related projects supporting major industrial and energy developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical safety projects across multiple industries.
• Drive project planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery.
• Manage commercial, contractual, technical, and operational aspects of projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary specialist teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DNV methodologies, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Monitor project performance, risks, resource allocation, and financial outcomes.
• Prepare and present project status reports to clients and senior management.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and tender submissions.
• Mentor junior project managers and technical specialists.

What we offer

• Meaningful work supporting safety, sustainability, and energy transition.
• Global collaboration with leading technical experts.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A culture built on trust, respect, and continuous learning.

Why You’ll Love Working at DNV

At DNV, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a place to make a meaningful impact.

We Offer

• A purpose-driven culture that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.
• Global career opportunities and continuous professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
• The chance to work on projects that truly matter — from energy transition to industrial decarbonization.

Join us and use your expertise to help DNV and our clients build trust and advance safety in a changing world.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience within:
  • Process Safety
  • Technical Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Risk Management
  • Major Hazard Facilities
  • Energy or Industrial Projects

Project Management Experience

• Extensive experience managing complex technical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience.

Certifications

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• PMI PMP (Project Management Professional)
• DNV Project Management Excellence (PME)
• IPMA Certification
• Agile Project Management certifications are considered an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• HAZID / HAZOP Studies
• SIL Assessments
• Functional Safety
• QRA and Risk Assessments
• Fire and Explosion Analysis
• Electrical Safety Compliance
• ATEX / IECEx
• Safety Case Development
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Renewable Energy Projects
• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Energy Transition Projects

You Are

• Purpose-driven and passionate about making a positive impact.
• Customer-focused and committed to creating long-term value.
• Collaborative, thriving in diverse and international teams.
• Trustworthy, acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Analytical, able to solve complex technical and business challenges.
• Results-oriented, taking ownership and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Curious and innovative, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Resilient, capable of navigating uncertainty and managing competing priorities.

What we are looking for

• Purpose-driven and passionate about making a positive impact.
• Customer-focused and committed to creating long-term value.
• Collaborative, thriving in diverse and international teams.
• Trustworthy, acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Analytical, able to solve complex technical and business challenges.
• Results-oriented, taking ownership and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Curious and innovative, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Resilient, capable of navigating uncertainty and managing competing priorities.

Leadership Attributes

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to engage both technical experts and senior executives.
• Capable of driving alignment across stakeholders with competing interests.
• Proactive and decisive, while maintaining a collaborative leadership style.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

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