Vestas

Do you want your career within technical project management to develop to the next level? Would it motivate you to work on complex global projects with many international stakeholders - knowing that you play a part in creating a more sustainable future? If yes, then this might be the job for you.

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global PE Assembly > Project Managers

The department is responsible for the development of production test systems for Vestas. The test systems are often turn key deliveries with a high degree of tailoring and engineering included. Our projects vary of size and complexity - from 12 months and up to 2 years are normal time frames for our projects.

A central factor in meeting our project deadlines is the capability and effectiveness of our collaborative project management team. We continuously work with the project management structures and the governance around our projects, to ensure a high professional level of execution.

Responsibilities

• Guide multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and stakeholders
• Taking ownership of- and organizing, planning, and coordinating technical projects with a high level of complexity
• Organize, budget, plans, and deliver end-to-end projects, implementing an effective organization of your projects, including a strong governance
• Have a good overview of delivery of work packages going on in the project and be prepared to communicate time, budget, and scope status, risks, and mitigation options
• You build and maintain relations with a large range of stakeholders in the entire value chain, keeping your project team motivated and your stakeholders supportive

Qualifications

• You hold an Engineering or Business degree combined with relevant project management education
• You have some experience in the role as Project Manager, leading technically complex projects
• You hold a project management certification such as Prince 2, PMI or equivalent 
• You are an experienced user of project management tools such as MS-Project, SAP PPM and JIRA

Competencies

• You take the initiative, are result-oriented and score high on accountability
• You have a good commercial understanding and can naturally incorporate both external partners and suppliers and the full Vestas value chain into your daily work
• You have a solid personality with impact, persistence, and the courage to speak up
• Having a holistic view and technical knowledge, being able to build a bridge between stakeholders, Engineering staff and customers

What we offer

We offer a challenging workplace with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment. 

The department places high focus on an informal working environment where both personal as well as professional skills will be developed.

Additional information

Location: Aarhus, DK

Up to 40 travel days might be required per year

For additional information regarding this position, please contact Allan Pedersen, Head of Manufacturing Test at +4522743093 during normal office hours

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 17th April 2024

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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.