Senior Project Manager - Architecture & Modularization

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Management

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Project Portfolio Management

Management | Full-Time | Project Portfolio Management
Ready to lead and make an impact in the renewable energy industry?
Join us in driving innovation by developing product roadmaps, aligning solutions with market needs, and guiding complex projects across our global operations. Contribute to our mission of delivering sustainable energy through strategic excellence and seamless execution.
Apply now to join Vestas, the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer, and be a part of the green energy revolution!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Modularisation & Portfolio Management > R&D Business Planning and Management Support

Vestas Technology & Operations is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within R&D, you'll find our department, R&D Business Planning and Management Support as part of Modularization & Portfolio Management.
Our department plays a crucial role in supporting the Vestas R&D organization by implementing product strategy to align with market needs. Our team focuses on developing product roadmaps, defining product architecture, and guiding the organization in implementing product strategy through modular methodologies.

We maintain a diverse and inclusive team environment where every member is encouraged to grow personally and contribute to the team’s collective growth. We believe that by embracing diversity, we can make a significant impact on the future of renewable energy. At Vestas, we win as a team, and we are committed to continuous development and innovation.
Your position as Senior Project Manager will involve guiding significant projects towards the strategic realization of our product goals. The position requires a candidate proficient in stakeholder interaction management, with experience in complex project orchestration, and an earnest fascination with the mechanisms of organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead project manager, supporting Product Strategy initiatives, including architecture and modularization projects across product, module, and value chain organizations
• Cooperate with Project managers colleagues to support each other’s growth and development
• Plan and oversee the combined Architecture & Roadmaps portfolio, ensuring seamless execution of activities
• Initiate new projects within the portfolio and take responsibility for maintaining high-quality project baselines
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities to senior management, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, demonstrating good analytical skills and the ability to understand complex business and transformation projects
• At least 8 years of total professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years in project management within complex, large-scale global organizations
• Formal training and certification (e.g., PRINCE2, IPMA, Project Management Professional (PMP)) are preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in the wind energy industry is beneficial but not essential

Competencies

• Skilled communicator with a keen ability to listen carefully
• Methodical and organized, with keen attention to detail, while capable of making pragmatic compromises when necessary
• Experienced in handling complex networks of stakeholder interests and creating enduring, collaborative rapport
• Solid experience in managing diverse stakeholders effectively
• Skilled at autonomous work and equally adept at contributing to group effort
• Thrives in a dynamic, busy, and flexible working environment

What we offer
We offer an exciting workplace that provides excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth within an inclusive, international environment at the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer. We prioritize diversity, responsibility, and a balanced approach that promotes both creativity and quality in our solutions. As part of our highly skilled, multicultural team, you will have an important role in driving some of the most significant product development projects in the renewables industry.

Additional information
Our preferred work location for this role is our office in Aarhus, Denmark
Up to 15 travel days per year.
Please be advised to apply on or before 29th Nov 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.

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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.