PowerUP - General Project Coordinator (GPC) (f/m/d)
Workload: 40-80%
Duration: 6 months
Join Axpos PowerUP career re‑entry program and take an exciting step back into professional life. In this role you will gradually assume responsibility for coordinating biomethane plant projects across their entire lifecycle, supported by structured onboarding and mentoring.
Role Overview
As part of PowerUP’s career re‑entry program we are seeking a General Project Coordinator (GPC) who is returning to professional life after a career break. You will supervise and coordinate all activities involved in the delivery and performance of biomethane plant projects from integration after acquisition through construction, commissioning and operations, working across the different teams within PGB.
Key Responsibilities
1. End‑to‑End Project Coordination
o Coordinate all project success factors across all phases: integration, engineering & procurement, construction & commissioning, ramp‑up and steady‑state operations.
o Act as the central point of supervision for cost, schedule, quality, safety and performance with increasing ownership during the PowerUP ramp‑up phase.
2. Project Planning & Governance
o Maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets and risk registers across teams.
o Establish governance structures, reporting routines and decision‑making processes.
3. People & Resource Management
o Define staffing and resource needs across project phases.
o Ensure availability of qualified personnel, training and required competencies.
o Foster a strong safety culture and collaborative working environment.
4. Tools, Systems & Processes
o Apply Axpo’s project management tools and standards consistently.
o Contribute to process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Regulatory, HSE & Compliance
o Ensure compliance with local and European regulations.
o Oversee Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance.
o Interface with authorities, auditors and external stakeholders as required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
This role is designed for professionals returning after a career break. We explicitly encourage applications from candidates who have taken time away from their career (e.g. parental leave, caregiving, relocation, education or personal reasons) and are motivated to re‑enter a responsible project management role with structured support.
* Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Energy or related field.
* Professional experience (prior to a career break) in:
o Industrial project management.
o Energy, biogas, biomethane or process plant environments.
o Managing complex multidisciplinary projects across multiple phases.
* Basic understanding of:
o Construction and commissioning of industrial plants.
o Operational requirements and asset management.
o European regulatory and permitting environments (advantage).
Key Competencies & Skills
* End‑to‑end project management mindset.
* Willingness to refresh technical and regulatory knowledge.
* Learning agility and confidence rebuilding in a complex environment.
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
* Excellent stakeholder and communication abilities.
* Financial and commercial awareness.
* Ability to manage complexity across multiple countries and cultures.
* Structured, pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach.
* Fluency in English; Polish, Italian or additional European languages are a strong advantage.
* Willingness to travel across Europe with planning transparency and consideration for work‑life integration.
What PowerUP Offers
* Structured career re‑entry with a defined ramp‑up phase.
* Tailored onboarding and training plan.
* Mentoring and close collaboration with experienced project leaders.
* A supportive inclusive environment that values diverse career paths.
* The opportunity to build a long‑term career at Axpo in renewable energy.
Benefits
* Working Hours
Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work up to 50% remotely for the perfect work‑life balance.
* Generous pension plan
We pay 60% of your pension contributions – for a secure future.
* Health comes first
100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist.
* Parental leave
16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued pay) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued pay) to spend valuable time with your family.
* Support for your family
Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4800 per year).
* Exclusive discounts
Attractive discounts on petrol insurance and mobile telephony with partner companies such as Shell Avia, Sunrise and Swisscom.
* Public transportation
No problem: with the SwissPass (max. CHF 190) you can get from A to B at a reasonable price.
Key Skills
* Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, SharePoint, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Administrative Experience, Project Coordination
Employment Details
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
At Axpo Group we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non‑discrimination, tolerance and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.
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