Working Student PMO & Strategic Coordination Support (f/m/d)

Who are we?

We are 50Hertz – one of the four transmission system operators (TSO) in Germany. Together with the Belgian electricity grid operator Elia (Brussels), we form the internationally active Elia Group. At 50Hertz, over 2,500 employees ensure that electricity flows over long distances reliably, with minimal loss, and optimally managed. As a TSO, we play a central role in the implementation of the energy transition from a technical and economic perspective, acting as a facilitator. Our goal is to integrate 100 percent renewable energy into the grid and system securely and affordably by 2032.

Working Student PMO & Strategic Coordination Support (f/m/d)

• Part-time
• Heidestraße 2, 10557 Berlin
• For the next possible date
• Job ID: 11583

Support the Group CIO Office in driving strategic IT initiatives, governance, and stakeholder management while gaining hands-on experience with executive-level topics and complex projects.

The Group CIO Office is the central steering and coordination function driving IT strategic initiatives, IT governance, IT portfolio transparency, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization. To support our growing portfolio of strategic initiatives, we are looking for a motivated Working Student to join our team and contribute to a variety of Project Management Office (PMO) and stakeholder management activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to executive-level topics, strategic decision-making, and the coordination of complex initiatives across multiple business and IT stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

As a Working Student in the Group CIO Office, you will support the team in a broad range of PMO and coordination activities, including:

• Supporting the preparation of strategic presentations, management reports, decision papers, and executive briefings,
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of project plans, status reports, and governance documentation,
• Preparing, organizing, and coordinating meetings, workshops, steering committees, and other forums,
• Facilitating follow-up activities by tracking action items, decisions, and deliverables,
• Coordinating information flow among various stakeholders across IT, business functions, and external partners,
• Supporting project reporting activities by collecting, consolidating, and analyzing information from different teams,
• Conducting research and ad-hoc analyses on strategic and operational topics.

We imagine that you…

• Are currently enrolled in a Master's degree program, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, or a related field,
• Have first internships, work experience in a strategic consulting environment, Are strongly interested in project management, IT strategy, or IT governance,
• Have excellent organizational skills and a structured way of working,
• Are a confident user of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. Power BI is a plus,
• Own the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel and work independently,
• Posess an analytical mindset combined with attention to detail,
• Are proactive, reliable, and eager to learn,
• Have an affinity for AI tools and are able to critically evaluate, validate, and effectively apply AI-generated outputs,
• Use Mobile Working as a flexible complement to your work and are also regularly present in the office to collaborate with your team;
• Feature strong written and verbal communication skills in English (B2); knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Insights into strategic management and PMO activities at Group level,
• Collaboration with senior stakeholders and leadership teams,
• Exposure to large-scale transformation and digital initiatives,
• Flexible working hours compatible with your studies,
• Opportunity to develop project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a dynamic international environment,
• A supportive team that encourages learning, ownership, and professional growth.

Join Us

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience in strategy execution, stakeholder coordination, and project management within a dynamic CIO environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What are the benefits of working for 50Hertz?

• Interesting and challenging tasks with responsibility
• Employee restaurant with three freshly cooked meals every day
• Free beverages (coffee, cocoa, tea, water)
• Central location directly at Berlin main station
• Gain valuable work experience
• Mobile work
• Option to write a thesis
• Weekly working hours of up to 20 hours (37 hours for an internship)
• Friendly environment that fosters your strengths
• Fair remuneration and a wide range of social benefits
• Get equipped with a laptop
• Full flexibility regarding your studies and exam schedules

Contact:

Tatjana Schwappach Recruiter. Please mention the job ID in the subject line of your e-mail when enquiring about this job. [email protected]

50Hertz Transmission GmbH – a company of the European Elia Group Heidestraße 2 | 10557 Berlin www.50hertz.com

Towards a successful energy transition in a sustainable world

As one of the four transmission grid operators in Germany, 50Hertz is responsible for high-voltage power transmission; control at this level is decisive for the stability of the grid and to ensure a secure electricity supply in Germany and Europe. We are part of a European grid association, working closely with colleagues throughout Europe. 50Hertz is part of a European company, working alongside Belgian grid operator Elia in the Elia Group. We work together closely in many key areas. Individual activities such as IT or purchasing are organised at the group level, which means that in these areas colleagues from Elia and 50Hertz work in a team from both Berlin and Brussels.

Apply now

Please do not hesitate to apply, even if you do not match the competence profile 1:1 in all points.

Active Support We welcome applications from people with disabilities. The 50Hertz Disabled Persons Representative (SBV) ([email protected]) will be glad to advise you confidentially, including on the accessibility of our workplaces. If you would like to mention your (severe) disability already in the appli­cation form and/or your appli­cation, we will forward your appli­cation to the SBV so that they can actively support your application from the beginning.