Cable Transportation & Installation Manager (all genders)

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!
Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.
Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.
With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Bremen, Hamburg as Cable Transportation & Installation Manager (all genders)

Cable Transportation & Installation Manager (all genders)

Your future tasks:

• Take end-to-end ownership of the assigned sub-package, ensuring delivery in line with Skyborn’s stage gate model, timelines, and quality standards
• Build, lead, and steer a high-performing sub-package team, securing the required resources across all project phases
• Ensure full compliance with company processes, policies, systems, and safety standards, promoting a strong QHSE mindset throughout execution
• Act as the key interface to the Geo Package, ensuring that all required surveys and analyses are properly defined, commissioned, and integrated into the project
• Drive the analysis, optimization, and execution of transport and installation procedures, both in preparation and during offshore activities
• Oversee and ensure the execution of HAZIDs/HAZOPs for offshore installation operations in collaboration with contractors
• Represent Skyborn and the project in all interactions with contractors and key external stakeholders
• Lead the preparation of ITT documentation, including Employer’s Requirements and technical specifications
• Manage contractor performance, including contract execution, variation orders, and claims, while maintaining strong and collaborative supplier relationships
• Coordinate and, where required, attend vessel inspections and ensure readiness for offshore operations
• Oversee and coordinate offshore installation activities, including alignment with client representatives and relevant stakeholders
• Ensure effective engagement and management of the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) for the respective project scope
• Take accountability for ensuring that offshore installation works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Proactively identify technical risks and challenges, keep the Package Manager informed, and develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Facilitate and actively contribute to interface management and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring smooth coordination across all project stakeholders
• Drive lessons learned processes and continuously improve installation and execution strategies
• Ensure the Cable Design Team receives the necessary input and best practices for installation design
• Take ownership of the on-time and cost-efficient installation of cables, ensuring alignment with technical and quality requirements
• Guarantee that all activities comply with Skyborn standards, international best practices, and local regulatory requirements
• Ensure complete and high-quality documentation handover to O&M, supporting a smooth project transition

Your profile

• You hold a degree in engineering or a related technical field and bring several years of experience in transport & installation (T&I) management within offshore wind or comparable large-scale infrastructure projects
• You have a proven track record across the full project lifecycle - from early-stage development through construction to operations - with a strong understanding of technical, commercial, and contractual interdependencies
• You combine strong technical project management expertise with a strategic mindset, enabling you to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• You are able to see the bigger picture, identify risks to the critical path early, and set clear priorities accordingly
• You are experienced in managing complex, parallel workstreams and maintain a high level of structure, quality, and attention to detail - even under time pressure
• You are adaptable and comfortable navigating dynamic project environments and evolving market conditions
• You are a proactive, solution-oriented team player, collaborating effectively across interdisciplinary and international teams
• You bring strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• You are confident in using MS Office tools and communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken
• You enjoy working in an international environment, bring intercultural awareness, and are willing to travel as required
• Ideally, you have gained first (functional) leadership experience, mentoring or guiding junior colleagues
• You are motivated by and identify strongly with the renewable energy sector and the energy transition

Our benefits:

• Permanent employment in an international company that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• Central office location with direct access to public transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations, team events and sporting events
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees

We look forward to receiving your application!