Head of Portfolio Management

Are you ready to advance innovation and guide strategic initiatives that shape the future of renewable energy? Vestas is hiring a visionary Head of Portfolio Management to oversee our R&D team, manage diverse portfolios, and set best practices across the organization. With a global reach and a commitment to reducing the cost of energy, you’ll have an integral part in revolutionizing wind energy solutions.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Portfolio Management

Vestas R&D is committed to developing advanced wind energy innovations, products, and technologies that lower the cost of energy and maximize value for our customers, Vestas and the global environment.

Our Portfolio Management R&D team oversees and manages a comprehensive portfolio of activities across Vestas R&D. This spans from early-stage innovation across technologies, and product solutions, to business-supporting activities. We thrive in a diverse and open team environment, where each member has the opportunity to grow personally and contribute to our team's development and achievements. We win as a team and believe that embracing diversity and inclusion is key to making a real impact on renewable energy in the future.

As the Head of Portfolio Management R&D, you will guide a small team of highly skilled portfolio managers and analysts while engaging the broader portfolio community, sub-portfolio owners and managers to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets, schedules and progress across all sub-portfolios to ensure we are on track to meet our strategic goals
• Facilitate the overall portfolio governance to oversee changes and facilitate rebalancing of sub-portfolios to secure the right balance between risk, timeline, budgets, and resources
• Ensure clear and transparent communication regarding decisions and status of the portfolio within the portfolio community, among stakeholders, and to management
• Support sub-portfolio owners and managers with analysis of their portfolio performance
• Exemplify and promote portfolio management best practices, culture and behaviour across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related fields
• Experience with management of complex portfolios in large global project organizations
• Project management experience in large global project organizations is desirable
• Formal training and certification (e.g. Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Project Management Professional (MPM)) is desirable

Competencies

• Motivate, empower, develop and guide your team
• An effective listener who draws on the resources and competencies of the entire team
• Advanced analytical skills to assess project performance and make data-driven decisions
• Feel comfortable in making the required decisions and setting direction when it matters
• Have a positive mindset with a focus on opportunities and keep sight of our targets and commitments when faced with challenges
• Solid stakeholder management skills and good communication skills with the ability to address senior management and have impactful dialogues with colleagues

What we offer

We offer an exciting workplace with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inclusive and international work environment with the leading wind turbine manufacturer in the world. We value diversity, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional, multi-cultural, and exciting environment and you will be an integral part of the most important product development projects in the renewables industry.

Additional information

The primary work location is Aarhus, Denmark.

To be considered for this role, you must apply online before November 28, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

For more information, please get in touch with Rasmus Svendsen, VP, Modularisation & Portfolio Management, at rsv@vestas.com

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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.