Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager with all the project manager tools in place and skills in change management and people leadership? Would you like to become a key member of Vestas Service to deliver the next generation of service solutions to the Wind Turbines aftersales market? And are you motivated by leading projects in a cross-functional organizational setup in Europe and Globally, then we have an ideal opportunity for you!

Service > Global Service Strategy, PMO, & Management Office > Project Management Team 1
The Project Management Department is part of the "Global Service PMO", and consists of Project Managers and Implementation Managers, who are responsible for developing a wide range of projects to deliver innovative solutions for Vestas Service.

You will be part of a diverse department with team members located in many geographical locations and with different cultural backgrounds. We are expanding with highly qualified colleagues to meet the demands of a growing business.

Responsibilities
You will be heading at least one project of varying size and complexity. You will work closely with a Technical Lead, cross-functional teams, engineers and specialists, and various other stakeholders from Service or Construction.
As a Project Manager in Service, you guarantee that your projects follow the applicable project models and processes that ensure quality and firm management of your projects.
You will be responsible for ensuring that your projects are completed within the agreed time, cost, and quality, and will continuously report your progress and deviations to the project owner and the appointed steering committee.

Main areas of responsibility:

• You are the main driver and responsible for the overall execution and completion of your projects within scope, time, and budget
• You coordinate your team and ensure their motivation and commitment throughout the entire project timeline
• You participate in scoping, improve project planning, and secure the necessary resources for your projects from the line organization
• You supervise sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure they perform as agreed
• You ensure necessary progress and highlight deviations and issues within your projects
• You address risks, solve problems, and deal with obstacles as they arise, also prepare and conduct regular reporting on project status to the steering committee
• You ensure that mandatory project governance is followed, and you contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes templates etc.

Qualifications

• +3 years of project management experience. Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 will be beneficial
• Proven positive results working with project scoping and benefit realization. Experience working with both waterfall and agile project methodologies will be beneficial
• Fundamental understanding of machines and components, IT, infrastructure, connectivity, and software development. Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI or similar will be beneficial
• Experience with Project Management tools such as MS Project or SAP PPM will be an asset
• Significant attention to project progress, deviations, risks, and budget control
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably in technical terms
• Advanced presentation skills

Competencies

• We imagine that you possess the following personal skills
• Leadership skills, takes initiative and can make necessary and timely decisions
• An experienced project manager who can motivate the team and maintain commitment
• Dynamic and developing on constant change in a hectic environment, but still structured
• Outgoing personality that can build new relationships and maintain existing ones
• Understand and appreciate different cultures
• Analytical with the ability to communicate complex issues in easy-to-understand terms

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring project-oriented environment. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a proven technical commitment and the will to execute. You will use your skills to help Vestas solve one of the most important global challenges of our time - ensuring a more sustainable future.

Additional information
Location: Poland.

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 03.06.2024.

For more information, please contact Senior Manager Niels Kolind Nielsen, M: +45 52 21 65 60

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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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