As Director Hydro Germany (m/f/d), you are accountable for the overall performance of Uniper's hydro business in Germany, ensuring safe, sustainable, and economically successful operations. You shape the strategic direction in close collaboration with internal functions and external stakeholders. In doing so, you drive continuous performance improvements, develop the organization, and secure the long-term competitiveness of the assets.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will take ownership of the safe, sustainable, and high-performing operation of our hydro assets in Germany, working together with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:

• You ensure the safe, compliant (legal, environmental, permitting), and reliable as well as commercial and technical performance (EBITDA, OPEX, CAPEX) of the hydro asset portfolio in Germany.
• You build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including authorities at regional and national level, NGOs, and local partners, in close collaboration with CCGR.
• As permit owner, you work closely with Legal and Permitting teams to maintain, adapt, and renew required permits.
• You contribute to the development and implementation of asset management strategies and ensure their effective execution.
• You drive short-term optimisation of asset operations (e.g. dispatching), always balancing safety, environmental responsibility, and commercial performance.
• You actively support the development of the plant portfolio, including transformation projects such as asset optimisation, divestments, acquisitions, or the development of multi-technology energy hubs.
• In close collaboration with Energy Asset Technical Management and Value Management, you contribute to integrated operational planning for the hydro assets.
• You ensure that all relevant certifications for both plants and office locations are maintained.
• You foster an inclusive and performance-oriented culture within Hydro Germany, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• You drive operational excellence initiatives in hydro technologies and processes.
• You support the growth and development of the Hydro Germany team, empowering colleagues to reach their full potential.

Your profile

• Safety role model: Leads by example, living the highest standards of safety for people, the environment, and the assets.
• Inspirational Leadership: Brings passion for guiding teams, embraces Uniper’s values, and drives continuous improvement and business excellence.
• Inclusive Relationship Builder: Fosters trust and strong partnerships in a multicultural, diverse, and respectful workplace and has excellent stakeholders management competencies.
• Strategic Expertise: Possesses deep knowledge of European energy market trends, combined with commercial and financial acumen, and a curiosity to seek innovative ways to create value.
• Proven Asset experience: Demonstrates success in energy asset management and asset operations, optimising asset by deep knowledge of techno-economic-commercial features, and leading change programs across multiple sites or countries.
• Visionary Communicator: Articulates bold directions that inspire teams and deliver outstanding results, focusing on priorities with agility and quality.
• Innovative Mindset: Thinks differently, striving to achieve more with fewer resources while maintaining excellence.
• Flexibility & Mobility: Regular travel across Germany and Europe is part of the role.
• German and English language skills: mandatory