Lead Project Manager, Offshore

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK Hamburg, HH, DE Warrington, Cheshire, GB

Work experience: Management

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Project Portfolio Management

Are you an experienced Project Manager, with a solid background in project execution, particularly in complex offshore projects? Do you want to contribute to the green transition? Then we might have the right opportunity for you. Join us and be part of the future of sustainable energy!

Region NCE > SBU NCE Service > Blade Service
Within Northern Central Europe (NCE) Offshore, Special Projects cover some of the largest, most complex or bespoke operations. Blade Service operates in this area, overseeing the full spectrum of blade inspections and maintenance tasks for our expanding portfolio, which includes over 1000 turbines.

Responsibilities
As a Lead Project Manager within Blade Service, you will be responsible for delivering some of our most complex and largest projects.
We prioritize delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting high-quality standards, all while ensuring the highest safety performance. This role encompasses overall responsibility for the project and authority over the process.

In this role, you should be expected to be involved in large complex blade repair campaigns and capable of running JUV, SOV or CTV campaigns. Moreover, you can expect to:

• Drive, coordinate and facilitate large complex offshore projects
• Mentor and shape the execution of the operations, ensuring that we have the right technical solutions and operational concepts to be successful
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client when escalations are required
• Build and maintain a project team, instilling project values and maintaining focus on the project goals
• Act as the primary escalation path for negotiations both internally and externally
• Maintain the project on schedule, cost, quality and safety
• Motivate the team to engage in continuous improvement throughout the company

Qualifications
We expect applicants to have around or above ten years of experience in a similar role, with experience in the Energy Industry being a beneficial asset. Furthermore, we hope that you can see yourself reflected in the following:

• Engineering, commercial, or Project Management degree
• Approximately ten years, or equivalent, of experience in complex projects, particularly with offshore blade service or offshore construction experience
• Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager, with a preference for a qualification in the area (PMBOK or Prince2)
• Experienced negotiator for internal and external partners
• Demonstrable technical capability in managing offshore campaigns
• Demonstrable evidence of contract and commercial proficiency
• Solid Experience with Risk Management, Stakeholder management, and Reporting Governance

Competencies
On a more personal note, we are looking for someone who can create an aligned and accountable project team and:

• Is analytical and systematic, with attention to detail
• Enjoys motivating and coaching colleagues across teams and the department
• Is proficient in guiding teams and prioritizing customers' needs
• Enjoys providing cultural awareness to the team so that they can understand the diversity between themselves and other people, countries, organizations, companies, etc.
• Encourages open and transparent cross-functional collaboration and communication between the sub-teams and departments
• Can clearly communicate to internal and external partners, distilling complex topics down for structured decisions and updates
• Has a solid safety mindset and is able to influence underlying behaviours and cultures that ensure and promote safety performance on projects

What we offer
We are presenting a role that promises variety and the chance to be part of a progressive, expanding turbine production and operations company. With more than 1000 operational turbines under our remit, you will become part of a highly professional culturally diverse team in a constantly growing industry. We value initiative, responsibility and the balance between creativity and quality in all solutions, and this is your chance to make your mark on our operations.

Additional information
We see great value if you are close to the business, in Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark, but we are open to other locations such as Hamburg, Germany, Warrington England, Oostende, Belgium or others.
For this position, you can expect to travel up to 50 days per year, and you can decide when and where it is needed.
If all the above matches your interests and qualifications, please apply no later than the 15th of November 2024. 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.

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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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