Project Lead, Industrial Transformation

Agora Energiewende

. Manage Agora's activities in Latin America, including supporting ongoing workstreams in Brazil .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing energy transition and industrial transformation projects in Latin America, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, public policy communication, and research management. Proficient in collaborating with international teams and networks while effectively presenting analytical insights to diverse audiences.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementPublic Policy CommunicationResearch ManagementFluency in Spanish or Portuguese

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Hard Skills

Master’s DegreeProject DevelopmentBudget ManagementAnalytical PresentationResearch CoordinationIndustry AnalysisEnergy Policy ExpertiseInternational ExperienceJust Transition KnowledgeTechnologies/Innovation Understanding

Soft Skills

DedicationReliabilityCreativityStrong IntellectTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Energy TransitionIndustrial TransformationLatin AmericaStakeholder NetworkPublic PolicyEconomic AnalysisJust TransitionInternational TeamsResearch ProjectsThink Tank Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Agora's activities in Latin America, including supporting ongoing workstreams in Brazil
Represent Agora in the region toward stakeholders and decision makers
Work with Agora's regional partners
Directly advise government authorities on key energy policies
Contribute to Agora's strategy development in Latin America
Conduct, coordinate and manage research projects on energy transition and industrial transformation in Latin America with regional partners
Analyse industry, economics, and policies and produce relevant publications
Transfer international experience, expertise and research results to Latin American stakeholders
Transfer insights about industry transformation in Latin America to Agora's overall team
Communicate results, insights, policies, regulations, techno-economic, socio-economic and just transition developments to various audiences
Collaborate with team members in Berlin, Brussels, Bangkok and Beijing to ensure smooth daily work and forward planning
Project Lead: develop the strategy for industry transformation in Latin America, identify key countries, partners, sectors and policy windows, lead stakeholder engagement, moderate internal and external processes, mentor junior colleagues, speak publicly, network and fundraise
Project Manager: support project development, manage smaller budgets, develop think tank partner relationships, conduct independent comprehensive research, conceptualise complex topics, and handle project-related reporting and communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, business, political science or similar
As Project Manager, at least 4 years of work experience; as Project Lead, at least 8 years of work experience
Experience in or with industry
Experience with Latin America is desired
Good understanding of key stakeholders in Latin America (Project Manager) or a significant network of contacts in Latin America (Project Lead)
Experience working on public policy matters and communicating with policymakers
Proven track record and field of expertise working in or with industry stakeholders, for example on technologies/innovation, economics, just transition or trade
Experience working in international teams and networks
Dedication, reliability, perseverance, and a strong intellect
Creativity and ability to work independently as well as in a team
High degree of personal initiative and structured, organised working manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present analytical and research material
Experience with managing grants and budgets is required for the Project Lead position
Willingness to travel internationally
Fluency in English is required
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is required; both are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional growth, constant learning and development via the wide variety of projects undertaken and frequent interaction with leading experts and policy makers
Flexible working hours
Vacation entitlement significantly above statutory requirements
Access to a coaching platform for mental wellbeing
Structured onboarding programme
Regular team and organisation-wide retreats
Competitive compensation package
Support with visa and work permit applications if required
Full-time or part-time role with initially a two-year contract