Deputy Technical Project Manager

Would you like to make the world more sustainable? Are you a motivated engineer who is passionate about the technical part of large-scale project tenders? Can you define the commercial value of technical solutions? Does it motivate you to collaborate closely with the execution team and our customers? Then join Vestas and work with some of the most interesting and complex projects across the world! - so what are you waiting for? 

Vestas Technology & Operations > Front End Engineering >Regional Engineering & Technology >NCE Offshore

Department

Regional Engineering & Technology (RE&T) NCE Offshore is the technical offshore-focused arm of our Vestas Technology & Operations in Northern & Central Europe, providing the link between our regional business unit, value chain and our customer needs towards the central Research & Development team, responsible for global product development in Vestas. The Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) role within RE&T is a highly diversified role that requires strong technical skills as well as a solid commercial mindset and offshore operational skills. You will work with our construction project execution group, our customers as well as R&D engineering functions, to deliver the best possible technical outcome for our offshore projects, targeting exponential growth in the offshore wind segment. 

Responsibilities

The Deputy Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) will work closely with the Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) to ensure flawless execution of the project and ultimately support the Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) in ensuring that technical aspects of the project are delivered on time, to budget and to the required safety and quality standards (within agreed specifications). The key words being support, co-ordination, development oversight, interface tracking & control, risk identification & escalation, project requirements and priority focus. During your work you will be exposed to large and complex organization and you should thrive in being so.

The Deputy Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) will discuss and align with the Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) on which activities/sub-projects within the project to be involved in, i.e. day-to-day communication and alignment with the relevant stakeholders, all aimed at helping the Technical Project Manager effectively manage the technical aspects of the project.

The Deputy Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) will have delegated authority to act on behalf of the Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) during internal meetings when the Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) is not in attendance., and the Deputy Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) shall also be able to substitute the Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) towards the Customer during absence. The Deputy Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) will assist and support in terms of ensuring an understanding of the technical scope within the project team, coordinating technical deliverables and providing support through all stages of the construction project, including technical issues that might arise.

The Deputy Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) will also assist in regards to maintaining a close dialogue with the Pre-installation Project Manager  (f/w/d), Technical Site Specialist  (f/w/d), Installation Manager  (f/w/d) and Commissioning Manager  (f/w/d) to provide support on any technical issues which arise, and ensure alignment throughout the value chain.

Other responsbilities will include: 

• Following intensive induction, you will be assigned to Vestas activities for offshore
• You are expected to take the full project lifecycle responsibility for the technical execution of offshore projects
• You will need to network to build relationships with the key technical stakeholders in your customers' organizations, promoting their requirements inside Vestas and ensuring a successful execution of offshore projects 
• You will be the link between the Offshore Construction Project Execution and VTO (technology organization on your respective project(s) and topics
• You will develop a strong understanding of the offshore market and customer requirements as well as offshore operational knowledge
• It is expected that you adhere and advocate our Vestas values; Simplicity, Passion, Accountability, Collaboration

Qualifications

• Engineering background (Electrical, Mechanical, Marine or related) combined with commercial insight/interest. Alternatively, commercial background with solid interest in the understanding of technical aspects
• Experience in directing technical negotiations, ideally of heavy machinery, power plant equipment or similar
• Previous experience in wind energy or industrial plant environment would be beneficial 
• Strong project management skills would be beneficial 
• Fluency in business English both spoken and written is required; additional Scandinavian or European languages would be an advantage
• Flexibility for travel

Competencies

• Solid communication skills and prior experience interacting with a variety of technical and commercial stakeholders
• The ability to be flexible, organized and collaborative with proven experience working in dynamic and high-pressure tendering and/or construction environments
• Results-oriented, with the ability to be innovative and creative in building a technical value proposition and exploring value optimization opportunities
• High level of customer focus, with a holistic understanding of how technical solutions impact a business case commercially and contractually
• Professional presentation skills with ability and confidence to present to business unit management

What we offer  As a Deputy Technical Project Manager  (f/w/d) in Vestas, you will be in the heart of the action of the wind industry. Despite being the largest presence in the industry; Vestas is still very flexible and agile, giving you the freedom to act creatively in a truly global environment, within a highly diverse team. 

The role and the competent community you will become part of is highly valued across multiple functions in Vestas and the role of Deputy Technical Project Manager is an excellent start to an interesting career in Vestas.

Additional information Work location could be Aarhus - Denmark, Hamburg – Germany, Edinburgh - United Kingdom 

Expected travel: approximately 60 travel days per year

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 27/09/2024.

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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.