Cost-out Specialist - Tower Module

Join Vestas, where you'll play a critical role in developing and maintaining our comprehensive tower program. Your responsibilities as a Cost-Out Specialist include aiding in cost minimization efforts, implementing new technological developments, and contributing to the constant betterment of our project operations. Be part of an innovative team committed to enhancing the entire tower value chain and making a lasting impact in the renewable energy industry.
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Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Towers R&D > Tower quality and lifecycle management
Vestas Technology & Operations is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within R&D, you'll find our department, Tower Quality and lifecycle management, as part of Tower R&D.
The Tower Module is responsible for the development and maintenance of the comprehensive Vestas tower program. Our tasks encompass:

• Structural development and engineering
• Tool development
• Project management
• Highly specialized FEM calculations
• Requirement’s specification
• DFMEA 
• Test planning and execution
• Risk assessments
• Compilation of certification documentation

Tower Quality and Lifecycle Management operates as a sub-module within the Tower Module. Our department is focused on improving quality consistently throughout the tower value chain, ensuring constant efforts in cost management and the effective deployment of governance and tools.

Responsibilities
As a Cost-Out Specialist, you will:

• Lead the tower cost-out program. Develop a comprehensive cost-out strategy, including a roadmap, and establish a robust pipeline encompassing technical, commercial, and value chain aspects
• Maintain continuous awareness of add-ons, cost-ins, and mitigation measures across all platforms and projects
• Monitor and report progress, escalating any issues to the Module leadership and Steerco/Convention
• Integrate new technology and module development into the cost-out release vehicle
• Ensure consistency in the interpretation and implementation of principles and cornerstones
• Offer guidance to global procurement and sub-modules
• Provide inputs for cost performance and tracking. Support the cost-out team in building and maintaining the cost-out database framework, as well as in all data pulls and analyses

Qualifications

• An academic degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years in a similar position
• Good techno-commercial knowledge and comprehensive business understanding
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data-driven decision-making
• Demonstrated ability in significant stakeholder management, including effective communication with senior management
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies, such as SCRUM, and experience with JIRA

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate possessing the following personality and competencies:  

• Result-oriented with a sensitivity to data and facts, demonstrating both strategic thinking and creativity
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and possessing a high sense of responsibility
• Ability to understand the full value chain and maintain effective communication with stakeholders at various levels
• Good leadership skills with the capability to guide and influence others to achieve goals

What we offer
Join an exciting workplace that offers significant opportunities for professional and personal development within an inspiring, international environment at the leading wind turbine manufacturer. We value initiative, responsibility, and the perfect balance between creativity and quality in all our solutions. You will be part of a highly professional team with a significant technical focus.

Additional information
Your work location will be our office in Aarhus, Denmark. 
Up to 15 travel days per year. 
Please be advised to apply on or before 24 November 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. 
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