Program Manager, Product Lifecycle Management

At Vestas we power the solution for a more sustainable future. Global Service Commercial & Products is looking for a new colleague in Product Governance and Lifecycle Management area. Are you interested in joining Vestas as a Program Manager to drive product phase-out roadmap? Then have a look at this opportunity.Service > Global Service Commercial & Products > Product Governance and Lifecycle Management

The purpose of Product Governance and Lifecycle Management function is to optimize commercial portfolio of products in Service. To contribute to this mission, we run improvement initiatives within product management area, perform business evaluation of products, optimize product information management and drive product end-of-life activities.

Responsibilities
This position reports to Head of Product Governance and Lifecycle Management. Working as a Program Manager, Product Lifecycle Management, your responsibilities will include:

• Driving the product phase-out program within Service
• Build and contribute to establishing business cases, strategies, and ensure benefit realization.
• Build short- and long-term roadmaps and ensure delivery
• Coordinate various activities between multiple projects, within different organizational areas.
• Support and mentor project managers/project teams - occasionally it may require you to pick up work at a hands-on level
• Risk management and resource management
• Communication to broad group of stakeholders, globally, cross-functionally, and across multiple organizational levels
• Support development of relevant processes, within subject matter area

Qualifications
To succeed with above responsibilities, you might come from very different academical background, but we would like you to have, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree. In addition:

• At least 3 years of experience, working with product phase-out/end of life activities, including hardware products
• At least 5 years of experience with project/program management in large complex organizations
• Experience with business case creation, project budgeting, and benefit realization tracking
• International stakeholder management experience, with a demonstrated ability to understand and meet stakeholder expectations at various management levels
• Experience from the wind industry – knowledge of sales, operational, and supply chain processes will be a considerable asset
• Experience or certification in change management would be an advantage

Competencies
On a personal level, we envision you being able to reflect yourself in the following:

• Problem solving and pursuing goals in complex environments
• Ability to understand and work across various processes, departments within value chain
• Positive, collaborative, solution-oriented approach
• Commercial mindset
• Advanced organizational skills, pragmatic approach to tasks and the ability to adjust to change
• Capable of providing constructive feedback and handling requirements effectively, ensuring productive collaboration across diverse interest groups
• Strong professional proficiency English, both in oral and in writing

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, innovative, focused, and international work environment in the sustainable energy sector. You will be taking part in establishing new function to set your footprints within Vestas, as a part of international team with a "can-do" attitude, eager to make a difference, which values initiative, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.
As our new Program Manager in Product Lifecycle Analytics, you will be part of the development of a novel department where you will get to impact the way of working, scope, and impact Vestas on a Global Scale. You will be working with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from Service management, Portfolio Governance, Project teams as well as colleagues across different parts on the value chain, on global and regional level.

Additional information
Location: Aarhus, Denmark.
Application deadline: Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online on or before July 9th, 2024. We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
Start date: 1st of September or October 2024. Ideally as soon as possible.

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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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