Head of Commerical Project Management

Job Title: Head of Commercial Project Management
Department: Financing Department
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (Eavor GmbH headquarters)
Reports To: Managing Director – Eavor GmbH
Job Type: Permanent Full time
Language of Work: Proficient in German and English
Company Background
Eavor (pronounced “Ever”) is a private company founded in 2017 to develop and commercialize disruptive geothermal technology. We leverage oil and gas technology, along with some proprietary solutions, to create the world’s first closed-loop geothermal system. Eavor has successfully built a prototype demonstration facility (“Eavor-Lite”) in Alberta along with our partners. Working with clients and partners, we are progressing a pipeline of commercial projects in Northern Europe, Canada, The United States, and Japan.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Commercial Project Management to lead and coordinate all commercial aspects of our geothermal energy projects. This senior leadership role requires a strong economics and project management background, along with deep expertise in contract management, procurement, logistics, and project cost controlling. You will be responsible for managing and aligning the commercial, legal, financial, and administrative functions of our large-scale, complex energy projects.
Some Of What You Will Do

• Commercial Management & Strategy:
  

Oversee the development and execution of commercial strategies across geothermal projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and financial objectives.

• Contract & Commercial Contract Management:
  

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and administration of complex commercial contracts. Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and mitigate legal and financial risks.

• Procurement Oversight:
  

Supervise the procurement function, ensuring robust sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery. Strengthen and improved the company-wide procurement processes.

• Logistics & Supply Chain Management:
  

Oversee end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for major project components, ensuring timely and cost-effective logistics support.

• Project Cost Controlling & Commercial Governance:
  

Implement effective cost control, budgeting, and financial forecasting mechanisms. Monitor project commercial KPIs and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  

Act as the key commercial interface between project management and departments including project finance, legal, accounting, and other administrative functions.

• Project Finance Integration:
  

Contribute to project financing efforts by aligning commercial terms with financing requirements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the project finance department, financial institutions and legal counsel.

• Team Leadership:
  

Lead and further built up a high-performing commercial team. Provide mentoring and first-line leadership, fostering a culture of mutual trust, accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Some Of What You Will Need
Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• University degree in Economics or Business Administration with commercial specialization, or related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in commercial project management within the energy sector, preferably with geothermal or other large-scale infrastructure/energy projects.
  

Demonstrated Expertise In

• Contract and commercial contract management
• Procurement and supply chain management
• Project cost controlling
• All aspects of financial and commercial project reporting
• Experience in Project finance for infrastructure or energy projects is an add-on, but not required
• Experience working on multi-stakeholder, cross-border, and capital-intensive projects.
• Leadership experience (e.g., team lead, project lead of large-scale projects, or functional management).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
  

Working Conditions

• Based at Eavor GmbH’s Düsseldorf office (Peter-Müller-Straße 14).
• Frequent travel to project sites (e.g., Geretsried, Hannover, Neu-Ulm) and partner offices in Europe and overseas.
• Hybrid work arrangements are possible depending on project phase and operational needs.
  

Why Join Eavor?
Our company is committed to providing an environment where we enable quality learning experience and mentoring with a group of professionals. We will help to grow your professional career in our quickly expanding company.
What We Bring To The Table
In addition to having a highly motivated and collegial team, you can expect:

• A meaningful and challenging range of tasks.
• Room for your own ideas and participation.
• Flexible working hours.
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
• Permanent employment with a competitive compensation package.
• 30 days of annual vacation plus additional free days.
• Job ticket or free company parking.
• Individual training, further education, and development opportunities.
• Company and employee events.
  

We offer you the prospect of working on projects in Germany and across Europe, as well as great opportunities for professional development in our young but rapidly growing company. We place great value on collegial and respectful collaboration at eye level, as well as on equal opportunities and diversity. We are the game changer for the heat transition.
Be part of shaping the energy future with us!
Apply today with your German and English CV, as well as your references. For more information, visit our website at Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the Management team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews. #J-18808-Ljbffr