Senior Product Owner

Are you are passionated about renewable energy, growth and taking Vestas forward as a data driven company, then have a look, because we are ready to welcome one more data superstar.

Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Solutions > Data Platform Product Area
To achieve Vestas' growth targets for the coming years a fundamental shift in how we operate is needed. The data platform department within Digital Solutions are empowering Vestas to unlock the full potential of data. We aim to build a domain-based data architecture with platform capabilities to manage consolidated information and injecting AI capabilities for efficiency and an E2E digital thread. As a Product Owner you will be the driving force behind the strategic vision and execution of our data initiatives and you will join a product area consisting of 4 other product teams supporting our data journey from a platform perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the vision and strategy for the data platform, ensuring alignment with the overall business goals
• Instill a robust platform to enable automated, business led data quality reporting
• Excel in cross-functional leadership through close collaboration with data engineering, data science and operation teams to ensure high-quality data solutions
• Align and manage stakeholder ambitions to ensure deliveries towards overall strategic direction
• Ensuring a user centric approach to all initiatives and capabilities build on the platform to ensure an intuitive user experience
• Drive product backlog refinement from idea to development and together with product team members based on user qualitative and quantitative data
• Set quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices

Qualifications
We look for top talents capable of leaving a mark on renewable energy with Data.

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in a data-centric environment
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees are beneficial
• Proven ability to guide and lead cross-functional teams towards the product goal set out from the strategy
• Experience from working in a Product-led organization
• Interest in topics such as data mesh, data contracts and data quality automation
• Proven history of successfully navigating a complex stakeholder landscape
• Proven experience leading engineering teams to design, deliver and optimize new product

Competencies
On a personal level, we envision that you have/are:

• A collaborative and service-minded talent, who wants to be a part of a global cross functional team in an organization with personal, professional, and cultural diversity
• Fluency in English in both oral and written - Danish is not a prerequisite
• Think commercially when leading your product; i.e. focusing on who are you enabling with your product and what is the value proposition of your product to the users/teams consuming your product and to Vestas
• Engage and align multiple stakeholder viewpoints and combine into a well crafted product vision and roadmap
• Can facilitate cross-team workshops and discovery activities in close collaboration with Product Designer and Tech Lead
• Set direction for your digital product but also execute on your plans and achieve measurable results

What we offer
We offer a job where dreams of constantly learning can come true. We work in an informal and agile workplace where we are also result-oriented, at a high professional level and with an established technical commitment. We expect a lot of our team members when it comes to taking responsibility and ownership of tasks and deadlines, but we still stand shoulder by shoulder when celebrating our successes and mitigating our failures.

Additional information
This role is based in Aarhus, Denmark. 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 12th July 2024. For further information please contact Ravi Bedadi, Senior Recruiter.

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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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