Permanent Position · Senior

Senior Manager Technical Operations

A leading CleanTech company is seeking a Senior Manager Technical Operations to contribute to climate neutrality by developing and implementing technical standards for heat pump projects in multi-family homes. This role involves overseeing planning, installation, and commissioning processes, ensuring quality, and supporting sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in renewable energies and a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of climate-neutral living.

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Opportunity overview

Opportunity type
Permanent Position
Required seniority
Senior
Work location
Hybrid, Travel as required
Location
Germany
Start
ASAP
Duration
Permanent
Travel
30%

Required skills

Heat Pump SystemsHydraulicsHVACConstruction ManagementProject ManagementQuality ControlProcess OptimizationTechnical Standards DevelopmentSales SupportCustomer CommunicationVOB/BGEGVDI 4645DIN EN 12831DVGW W 551HottgenrothETUAutoCADRevitSalesforcePipedrive

Required industry experience

Renewable EnergyBuilding Technology

Responsibilities

  • Develop and continuously improve technical standards for heat pump projects in multi-family homes.
  • Provide technical site support, including plan review, quality control, and issue resolution.
  • Manage commissioning and acceptance, including functional testing and defect management.
  • Define and implement scalable end-to-end operational processes with KPIs.
  • Qualify and audit installation partners, ensuring adherence to technical standards.
  • Support technical sales and proposals, including feasibility studies and concept selection.
  • Systematically evaluate completed projects for continuous improvement and integrate lessons learned.
  • Monitor relevant norms, technologies, and funding initiatives, implementing them into standards.

Requirements

  • Completed degree (B.Eng., M.Eng., Dipl.-Ing.) in relevant engineering fields or SHK Master/Technician with planning/construction management experience.
  • Minimum five years of professional experience in planning/execution of heating or heat pump systems, with at least two years in project/construction management.
  • Experience with multi-family homes or larger capacity systems (>30 kW) and cascades is required.
  • Deep technical knowledge of heat pumps in existing multi-family buildings, including hydraulics, TWW, electrical, and sound protection.
  • Proficiency in construction management and acceptance, including quality control and defect management according to VOB/B.
  • Strong process and structural thinking, able to derive scalable standards and processes.
  • Excellent communication and assertiveness with various stakeholders.
  • Hands-on and build-up mentality, with high personal responsibility and pragmatic problem-solving.