Senior Manager, Offshore Site Management

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK Szczecin, PM, PL Warsaw, WP, PL Warrington, Cheshire, GB Husum, SH, DE Hamburg, HH, DE

Work experience: Management

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Field Operations

Are you a team focused manager with great leadership skills? Are you someone who is enthusiastic about sustainable energy solutions and is motivated to protect the environment? We are looking for an experienced people leader with a positive mindset who wants to develop their career!

Region NCE > Customer Project Execution > Offshore Pre-Installation Project Management

The Offshore Execution Department oversees the entire construction process for offshore wind farms, from inception to completion. This team is responsible for overseeing work packages from pre-installation through final testing, ensuring smooth operations throughout the project. They work closely with commercial project teams, marine and aviation experts, logistics partners, and procurement and finance departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain department strategy to meet commitment
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture
• Lead and manage four teams of Lead Site Managers overseeing pre-installation, installation, and commissioning
• Ensure implementation and follow-through of new concepts and improvements
• Foster synergies across installation projects, including management synergies
• Support project managers during the preparation, planning, and execution phases
• Manage the department budget, including time tracking, travel, and training expenses

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a science or engineering field
• Project and people management experience, particularly in offshore construction
• Skilled in contractual negotiations, customer discussions, claims management, and related commercial aspects
• Solid process knowledge in both execution and commercial activities
• Experience in the wind or marine industry is beneficial
• Good financial understanding and familiarity with maritime, customs, and EU legislation
• Fluent in English

Competencies

• Customer-focused with proven relationship-building skills
• Promotes integrity, transparency, and respect
• Inspiring leader and motivator
• Results-oriented problem solver
• Exemplary leadership and HR management abilities
• Adaptable and responsive to change
• Solid organisation, time management, and communication skills

What we offer
This role is your opportunity to be part of developing the future strategic scope for Offshore Installation Projects in Vestas by making continuously improvements and realising them using management synergies. Your efforts will play a vital part of ensuring an effective installation, commissioning, and handover to the costumer with significant emphasis on safety, efficiency, and quality standards.We offer an exciting leadership position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

Additional information
Primary work location: we are open for candidates to be based in Aarhus, Hamburg, Husum, Szczecin, Warsaw or Warrington.

Expected travel: approximately 30 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 17/10/2024. You can apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.

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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.
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