Project Lead -Senior) Project Manager – Auxiliary Control System Upgrade HVDC

At TenneT, we work on the electricity grid of tomorrow. As a Senior Project Manager

• Auxiliary Control System Upgrade HVDC, you play a crucial role in delivering a future‑proof energy supply. Through your expertise, you make a direct contribution to maintaining and upgrading offshore electricity infrastructure that keeps the Netherlands powered — today and tomorrow. About TenneT, unit, department and team TenneT is a leading European Transmission System Operator and a key player in the energy transition. With more than 23,500 kilometres of high‑voltage connections and nearly 5,000 employees, we ensure a safe and reliable electricity supply in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany. You will be working within Grid Field Operations Offshore Netherlands, which is responsible for the safe, reliable, and future‑proof operation and maintenance of existing offshore grid connection systems and interconnectors. You operate in an international and multidisciplinary environment where technical excellence, cooperation, and safety are paramount. The projects you manage directly contribute to securing energy supply and mitigating operational, technological, and cyber‑security risks within TenneT’s offshore HVDC systems. The role How do you keep the Netherlands powered? As a Senior Project Manager Auxiliary Control System Upgrade for HVDC systems, you are responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex upgrade and replacement projects for Auxiliary Control Systems of existing offshore grid connections and interconnectors. The primary objective of this role is to successfully deliver system upgrades and replacements — including IT and OT infrastructure and hardware — to mitigate risks related to OEM end‑of‑support and cyber‑security threats, while ensuring safety, quality, budget, schedule, and stakeholder satisfaction. Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating interdisciplinary project teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Planning, executing, and closing upgrade and replacement projects for Auxiliary Control Systems.
• Managing interfaces and close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, including grid connection execution teams, supply chain, and technical specialists.
• Ensuring compliance with permits, regulations, technical specifications, project governance frameworks, and contractual requirements.
• Preparing, maintaining, and reporting required project management documentation such as schedules, progress reports, and risk registers.
• Actively managing project risks and opportunities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of project governance and project management tools.
• Acting as a mentor and sparring partner for junior project managers. You work extensively with internal and external stakeholders in an international setting and are confident navigating complex stakeholder environments. What do you bring?
• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, or a comparable technical or scientific field.
• Several years of experience as a project manager delivering complex infrastructure projects, preferably in the high‑voltage electrical and/or offshore industry.
• Knowledge of the EU tendering and procurement process.
• Experience in one or more of the following technical domains:
• High‑voltage auxiliary systems
• Process Control Systems (e.g. Yokogawa, ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS7)
• Mechanical and process systems such as transformers, switchgear, HVAC, fire‑fighting systems, PAGA, CCTV, water and drainage systems, analyzers, LV, and/or UPS
• Network architectures in line with the Purdue model / ISA‑99 and the interfaces between IT and OT infrastructures
• A valid project management certification, such as PMP or IPMA D (or higher).
• Comfortable working in VUCA environments, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including the ability to balance and resolve conflicting interests.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within Europe when required.