PowerUP General Project Coordinator (GPC) (fmd)

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 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 our 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.

PowerUP offers a structured onboarding phase targeted training and close collaboration with senior experts enabling you to refresh your technical regulatory and organizational knowledge and grow step by step into full end-to-end project responsibility.

This role goes beyond traditional construction or operations management. The GPC acts as the single point of coordination for the project ensuring alignment of people processes tools assets budgets timelines and compliance requirements to deliver safe efficient and profitable biomethane plants.

Key Responsibilities :

End-to-End Project Coordination :

Coordinate all project success factors across all phases : integration engineering & procurement construction & commissioning ramp-up and steady-state operations.

Act as the central point of supervision for cost schedule quality safety and performance with increasing ownership during the PowerUP ramp-up phase.

Project Planning & Governance :

Maintain project execution plans schedules budgets and risk registers across teams.

Establish governance structures reporting routines and decision-making processes.

People & Resource Management :

Define staffing and resource needs across project phases.

Ensure availability of qualified personnel training and required competencies.

Foster a strong safety culture and collaborative working environment.

Tools Systems & Processes :

Apply Axpos project management tools and standards consistently.

Contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Regulatory HSE & Compliance :

Ensure compliance with local and European regulations.

Oversee Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance.

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 reenter 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 :

Industrial project management.

Energy biogas biomethane or process plant environments.

Managing complex multidisciplinary projects across multiple phases.

Basic understanding of :

Construction and commissioning of industrial plants.

Operational requirements and asset management.

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 organizational and prioritization 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.

Fluent 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 :

At our company we strive to create a culture of continuous learning personal growth and inter- national community involvement. Were passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed and were confident that youll love being part of our team!

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.

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.

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 Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1