Head of Resource & Planning Management

Are you interested in the wind industry and prepared to advance the green transition? Then continue reading, as we seek a new Head for Global Resource & Planning Management within Vestas Service Operations.

Service > Global Service Operations > Planning Excellence 

Vestas' Global Service business was spun out as a separate business unit during 2014 due to the growing commercial and strategic significance of the service business. Our corporate strategy, "Profitable Growth for Vestas", outlines specific growth targets for the service sector over the next three years. To achieve such targets while keeping our cost base steady requires a fundamental shift in how we operate - commercially and operationally.   

The Global Service Planning Excellence team supports sustainable growth and profitability through advanced operations intelligence, process adherence and planning excellence optimisation and standardisation. 

Responsibilities  

You will lead a small team of specialists and professionals within different geographical areas who work constantly on increasing the planning excellence maturity within resource & planning optimisation. 

The tasks you will perform will include

• Lead and develop a Global team of specialists and professionals 
• Implement global alignment, standardisation, documentation, and execution of Capacity Planning (CAPLA / Workforce Planning), Levelling, Time registration, Sub-contractor management, and other aspects related to Resource & Planning Optimisation 
• Deliver support to Vestas' internal OnePlan activities like IWOS (Intelligent Work Order Scheduling) 
• Create and maintain related processes and training materials 
• Ensure up-to-date and relevant performance dashboards (Power BI, etc.) to assess the impact of implementation
• Continue to develop and execute the Resource & Planning Optimisation roadmap 
• Support operational costs reduction by implementing best practices within Resource & Planning Optimisation

Qualifications  

To thrive in this role, we anticipate that you possess

• Academic degree Bachelor's level or higher 
• At least 5-10 years of experience in Change Management and Stakeholder Management 
• Min 3-5 years of experience as a people manager 

Competencies  

We expect you to possess influence, persuasiveness, managerial and interpersonal skills. Moreover, we hope you will have

• Experience with management, change management and implementation in a global environment 
• Experience contributing to global improvements and standardisation using best practices 
• Solid skills in implementing and facilitating processes 
• Ability to create impact & connect with service regions, global support functions and our workforce 
• Highly effective written and spoken communication skills in English, coupled with knowledge of the principal language specific to your country or region 

What we offer 

We offer an exciting job with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring environment with the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We prioritise innovation, quality, and the synergy between creativity and excellence in our solutions, enabling you to play a significant role in our service strategy. You will become part of a motivated team with a solid technical commitment. 

Additional information 

Your work location can be in one of our offices in Aarhus and Copenhagen, Denmark or Hamburg, Germany, but other Vestas’ locations can be considered. You can expect up to 30 travel days per year for this role. 

Applications are handled continuously, so please apply online as soon as possible, but no later than June 11, 2025. 

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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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