Head of Offshore Wind Measurement

Head of Offshore Wind Measurement

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ( www.fraunhofer.de ) currently operates 76 institutes and research facilities in Germany and is one of the leading organizations for application-oriented research. Around 32,000 employees work on the annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros.
At the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, the energy transition becomes reality every day. Our focus topics are: Offshore wind energy, hydrogen, testing infrastructure and digitalization. More than 400 employees – including around 100 students – from over 50 countries work in scientific and non-scientific teams at nine locations to develop innovative methods to accelerate the expansion of the wind energy and hydrogen economy, minimize risks and increase cost efficiency. Do you want to join us in shaping a sustainable future?
You will strengthen the team of the Offshore Wind Energy business unit at the Bremen and Bremerhaven sites. Our focus is on the topics of subsoil exploration, support structures and wind measurement. We develop innovative methods for the offshore wind industry, in particular for measuring met-ocean conditions and the subsoil for offshore wind farms. We are a world leader in research and development on these topics and use the methods we develop in commercial projects for the benefit of our industrial customers. The team consists of more than 60 employees, mainly in the scientific and technical fields, as well as around 30 students. We support each other regardless of projects and backgrounds. Open exchange and cooperation, even across team boundaries and locations, are particularly important to us.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future and the utilization of results in business and industry. As a trailblazer and driving force for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it helps to shape our society and our future.

• As Business Unit Manager for Offshore Wind Measurement, you report to the Technical Director and are part of the GF Management Board. Together with the Business Unit Management of the Subsoil Exploration division, Business Developers and Chief Scientific Developers, you will be responsible for the strategic development and management of the business unit. You will be responsible for the personnel of two groups with a total of around 20 employees. You will be responsible for developing and managing the managers who report to you. You will also be responsible for personnel and budget planning for your business unit.
• Do you also want to make a professional contribution?
• You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Met-Ocean area in the GF. This includes the focus areas LiDAR buoy, scanning LiDAR and wind radar. Here you set the direction for the teams and support them in the further development of the topics. In addition, you will manage strategically important projects and work on technical projects.

• You have completed your diploma / master’s degree in a natural or engineering science. Your subsequent experience in the wind energy sector (either from industry or industry-related research) gives you a global overview of the market and the state of research, especially in wind measurement. Your skills include the acquisition and management of research and development projects as well as personnel management at eye level and financial responsibility. In addition, you will have in-depth expertise in the field of met-ocean for offshore wind farms (e.g. wind measurements, oceanographic measurements, remote sensing or wind farm development).
• Ideally, you also have general industry and specialist knowledge in the field of offshore wind energy. You will bring your strong communication skills to bear in your day-to-day work with the team or in regular exchanges with international colleagues, customers and partners. You are fluent in German and English – both written and spoken.

• You don’t want to stand still? A wide range of qualification measures awaits you with us. Whether it’s management development, technical or methodological training – we’ll find the right thing for you and support you along the way.
• With our flexitime and core working time system, you can organize your working day flexibly. You also have the opportunity to work remotely with us. Don’t know where to leave your children in an emergency? We support you with emergency childcare. Employee discounts for events, clothing, vacations, etc. suit you? With us, you can choose from a wide range of offers and use them easily via the app. For sustainable mobility, you can also benefit from the Deutschland-Ticket job ticket.
• Our open institute culture, mutual tolerance and respect help to ensure that everyone feels at home here from the outset. We specifically promote this through our onboarding program for new employees, for example, as well as through awareness-raising and further training on the topics of diversity and equal opportunities. Because we firmly believe that diversity makes a decisive contribution to our success. Come and join us and see for yourself!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact
Ms. Madeleine Graßmann
People & Development
The entire team will also be happy to help you.
Personal@iwes.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 471 14 290-230
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES
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