- Define and own the Project Controls strategy for Ireland & UK.
- Establish the regional Project Controls operating model, including organization, governance, competencies, processes, tools, and ways of working while ensuring alignment with the central project controls function.
- Build, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing Project Controls community across the region.
- Drive the adoption of data-driven project controls practices, utilizing historical project data and lessons learned to continuously improve estimating accuracy, forecasting reliability, and risk assessment quality across the portfolio.
- Lead portfolio-level reviews, performance assessments, and recovery initiatives, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively identified and managed.
- Act as the single point of accountability for Project Controls performance and maturity within the regional portfolio.
- Drive alignment between regional TNN project delivery priorities, Asset Ownership expectations, TN standards, and central requirements (TSW).
- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, proactive risk management, and data-driven decision-making.
- Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen portfolio performance and delivery predictability.
Stakeholder Management
- A critical success factor for this role is the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels and functions.
- The Head of Project Controls will serve as the primary interface between regional Project Delivery, Project Development, Finance & Business Support ensuring alignment on priorities, governance, reporting, and performance expectations.
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
- Deep experience in Project Management, Project Development, Project Controls or Major Project Delivery within infrastructure, energy or renewable energy sectors.
- Experience working within matrix organizations and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographical locations.
- Experience supporting executive decision-making through portfolio insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations.
- Knowledge of renewable energy project development and delivery, including wind, solar, BESS, and associated infrastructure, is highly desirable.
A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:
- An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
- Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
- A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
- A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
- Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
- Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
- The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
- Hybrid working
Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.
Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.
