We will help prevent a climate crisis by freeing the world from fossil fuels. Our breakthrough direct air capture technology captures CO2 from the atmosphere and produces hydrogen in parallel.

The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for?

Our goals are ambitious. We need people who are inspired and motivated to turn these aspirations into reality; to grow and develop with us.

At Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, you will be responsible for our Project Manager for Development and Deployment of Direct Air Capture Plants.

This includes

• Defining and managing the strategic scope of projects in collaboration with leadership.
• Lead internal project teams and oversee technical coordination throughout the Product Development Lifecycle, including design reviews, quality control of specifications, P&IDs, and assembly designs.
• Providing stakeholders with transparent visibility into budget vs. actuals and roadmap progress.
• Standardizing project governance methods aligned with our business strategy to ensure effective resource management.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks while tracking performance through clearly defined KPIs.
• Coordinating with external stakeholders and partners on various site development activities.
• Maintaining clear, ongoing communication with all involved parties.

Specifically you will…

As a Project Manager for our Direct Air Capture (DAC) deployment projects, you will play a critical role in driving the successful delivery of large-scale initiatives—from early design to full implementation. You will be responsible for managing project timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery milestones.

You will lead cross-functional internal project teams and oversee technical coordination throughout the entire Product Development Lifecycle. This includes conducting design reviews, maintaining quality control of technical documentation such as specifications, P&IDs, and assembly designs, and ensuring consistent execution of high-quality hardware and software systems.

Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables

Months 0–3: Laying the Foundation

• Get familiar with our DAC technology, project development lifecycle, and existing project portfolio.

• Understand our internal processes, quality standards, and governance frameworks.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

• Review current project scopes, timelines, and budgets to gain visibility into ongoing initiatives.

Months 3–6: Taking Ownership

• Take ownership of managing timelines and budgets for assigned projects.

• Lead internal project meetings and begin driving cross-functional coordination.

• Oversee technical documentation quality, including P&IDs, specifications, and assembly designs.

• Apply standardized project governance methods to structure and steer project activities.

• Start proactively identifying risks and tracking KPIs to measure progress and performance.

• Support coordination with external stakeholders on site-related activities.

Months 6–12: Driving Impact

• Fully manage the delivery of a major DAC deployment project.

• Optimize resource allocation and project workflows to align with strategic priorities.

• Continuously improve stakeholder communication and visibility on budget and delivery timelines.

• Champion quality and consistency in the deployment of hardware and software systems.

• Drive strategic project scope planning and long-term roadmap alignment.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to scaling project governance best practices.

✔ 3+ years of experience managing complex technical projects, ideally in hardware, process, or plant engineering

✔ Degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field

✔ Highly organized and comfortable in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities

✔ Solid understanding of project governance, cost control, and risk management

✔ Familiarity with technical documentation such as P&IDs, assembly drawings, and specifications

✔ Clear and confident communication skills for aligning internal teams and coordinating with external partners

✔ Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving

✔ Fluent in English; German is a plus

• 30 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge.

• The possibility to grow and shape your role.

• Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization.

• Open and transparent communication on company development.

This role cannot be done remotely. We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen or is open to relocate which we are happy to support.

Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!