Project Director

Smappee (Smart Appliance for Energy Efficiency) helps businesses and individuals take control of their energy consumption. Through innovative energy management and EV charging solutions, we make energy efficiency accessible, helping reduce costs and contributing to a more sustainable future.   

What does it mean to work at Smappee?   

At Smappee, we take ownership, collaborate openly, and communicate transparently. We stand behind our commitments and aren’t afraid to experiment, challenge ideas, and grow through change.   

Position

Smappee is looking for a results-driven Project Director to lead our Project Management Office and enterprise project portfolio. Combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, you will ensure the right projects are delivered in the right way, while continuously improving execution, governance and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities 

• Own and continuously optimize Smappee's project portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment with business priorities, execution capacity and organizational objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate, prioritize and govern strategic initiatives based on business value, risks, dependencies and available resources.
• Lead the company's most business-critical, cross-functional projects and ensure successful delivery in terms of scope, timing, budget and quality.
• Drive alignment and collaboration across R&D, Product Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing and other business functions to achieve project success.
• Develop and continuously improve project management methodologies, governance, reporting standards and portfolio KPIs to increase organizational effectiveness.
• Challenge existing ways of working and lead initiatives that improve execution speed, scalability and project delivery across the organization.
• Lead, coach and develop the Project Management team, providing direction, mentoring and support while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science or a related field.

• Extensive experience leading complex, cross-functional programs and project portfolios within a technology, hardware or software environment.
• Proven success in establishing or leading a PMO or portfolio management function.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate business strategy into executable project roadmaps.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior leadership while building strong partnerships across the organization.
• Excellent financial and business acumen, with experience balancing budgets, resources, capacity and execution priorities.
• Proven experience driving organizational change, process optimization and operational excellence.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, continuously evolving scale-up environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI Portfolio Management (PfMP), PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is considered an asset.

Benefits

At Smappee we believe in a modern and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself and truly inspire people to contribute to a better planet. What can you expect exactly? 

• An inspiring office environment at cleantech hub Snowball: a place where companies with a heart for sustainable innovation can get inspired and grow
• A place where you can focus on a good work-life balance with flexible working hours and a home office day
• Personal growth with multiple career and personal development opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving 
• A chance to participate in team activities, companywide events and monthly drinks with your colleagues at the HQ
• Remuneration according to experience.
• An ideal location along the E17, spacious parking, electric car chargers and bicycle storage 
• A job where you can truly contribute to a better planet