Project Manager

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a main motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Research & Development (R&D) > Towers R&D > Tower Project Management

Towers R&D is a department part of Vestas Technology & Operations responsible for research, design, test and development of the wind turbines' tower products. Through innovation, development and continuous product improvements, we continuously develop our products and technologies to reduce the cost and ensure integration of renewable energy. Always aiming to deliver the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas.

Tower Project Management consists of 15 project managers and planners sited in Porto, Chennai, and Aarhus.

You will be coordinate end-to-end projects in the full value chain with teams across Vestas. The projects have significant business impact and you will balance large project budgets. As Project Manager, you will have a large and direct impact on Vestas' performance and the output from R&D.

You will be part of a Project Management network in Vestas, and you can be asked to participate in workgroups for improving Vestas' project processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Organize, budget, plan and coordinate projects end-to-end, implementing an effective organization of your projects, including a strong governance
• Perform structured risk and change management and highlight cost/benefits, enabling correct decisions
• 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
• Make sure that project data in systems are updated and can be trusted, contributing to development of project maturity in Vestas
• Ensure that benefits are captured in projects, and input for negotiation for the project's prioritization is given
• Facilitate business case considerations to be able to prioritize projects and project change scenarios
• 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

• Engineering degree or other relevant educational background
• Documented experience of working with projects in a matrix organization with multi-disciplinary teams (minimum 7 years)
• Project Management experience in large complex projects with global, multi-cultural teams (minimum 7 years)
• Documented experience with stakeholder management and risk management at a highly professional level
• Proficient in risk management and change management to ensure that business critical decisions are fact-based
• Ideally have experience in Stage Gate Model project delivery
• Ideally have achieved recognized Project Management accreditation (including Prince2, IPMA or similar)

Competencies

• Have proven leadership & communication skills targeting the relevant audience in the organization, across cultures
• Well organized and disciplined in implementing projects, with proficiency in English
• Good understanding of budgeting and why maintenance of project data is important to keep transparency
• Be pro-active and outgoing leader, with great sense of responsibility
• Maintain and communicate high level overview and can dive into details when needed
• Welcoming changes and opportunities
• Comprehensive business insight and understanding of how critical project decisions impacts Vestas business goals
• Have good financial understanding and have ability to identify and guide towards project benefits

What We Offer

We offer a diverse workplace with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment with an established wind turbine manufacturer.

We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a high technical commitment  

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Vestas India, Chennai.

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 30th November 2024.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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.