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In COO, Global Manufacturing we drive the implementation of new products into Vestas' Manufacturing Footprint. We are responsible for the global alignment of tools and processes across our manufacturing area, and we deliver engineering business services and project leadership to the entire COO domain. 

The Chief Project Manager - Onshore Blades is overall responsible for the Manufacturing Footprint planning, budgeting, and execution of Vestas' onshore blades Technology transfer projects across all global manufacturing sites, both internal and external.

  • Partnering with Vestas Power Solutions to bring new products out of design and into manufacturing.
  • Collaborating with the Global Footprint Team to prepare a multi-year manufacturing plan to meet the overall global customer Turbine blade demand.
  • Report to the Strategic Global Ramp steering committee on business risks and opportunities related to onshore blades production startups.
  • Guide individual Technology transfer project teams led by project manager and senior project managers, executing new product introductions and technology transfer projects worldwide.
  • And, if needed, travel and support the Technology Project teams on site, and help to stabilize and mitigate Risks and Issues.

As Chief Project Manager - Onshore Blades, you:

  • Are an experienced project leader with significant business and management experience, ideally gained in heavy industrial, construction or manufacturing industries.
  • Have effectively led greenfield development of large manufacturing or industrial sites, including responsibility for construction operations and contract negotiations.
  • Have organized manufacturing production launches at multiple sites and across multiple countries simultaneously.
  • Are experienced in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments such as automotive, aerospace or energy generation.
  • Have 15+ years of progressively complex people and project leadership experience, with project budgets over 200MEUR
  • Are a highly skilled communicator - You are able to tailor communication communications (both written and oral) to suit specific audience needs, matching complexity and detail to fit the situation and to deliver intended results.
  • Proficient in communicating with high-ranking officials and guiding in-depth deliberations with a focus on streamlined and evidence-driven outcomes.
  • Can aggregate and simplify a large number of reports and data into concise and effective communications.
  • Display intelligent courage; is capable of productively leading difficult conversations professionally to arrive at optimal outcomes for Vestas.
  • Are in full proficiency in the project management toolbox (Prince2, PMP, IPMA) and is an expert in applying project management principles in real-world situations.
  • Have the ability to leverage IT tools and systems to deliver project performance and reporting across multiple sub-projects and dozens of workstreams.
  • Encourage project groups to effectively handle risk and actively pursue insights from past experiences to enhance project outcomes.
  • Having a background in wind energy industry can be favorable.

Chief Project Managers within the COO Global Manufacturing area fit the following leadership profile:

  • You are an experienced and global leader with a proven track record of setting strategic directions for large, multi-level organizations (3+ levels, 100+ team members) in a global setting.
  • You can translate high-level business needs into actionable projects, with KPIs and success criteria that support business success.
  • Your leadership capacity is characterized by being able to coach, mentor, encourage and supervise project team members and to influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  • You execute development plans for key team members and your leadership mindset and behavior creates a team culture that promotes safety, quality, delivery and cost focused behaviors at all levels.
  • You recognize that communication is essential to success, and you can demonstrate experience in interacting with senior and executive management comfortably, driving decision making and leading complex discussions in an efficient, fact-based manner.
  • You are solutions oriented, translating risks into actionable mitigations and using your project organization to identify opportunities for collaboration to overcome difficulties

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 

With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. 

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