Lead Project Manager

Step into a global team where diverse perspectives drive meaningful change in how Vestas brings offshore wind solutions to life. As our new Project Manager, you’ll manage cross‑functional initiatives that ensure customer needs are transformed into high‑quality manufacturing outcomes. If working alongside a diverse team, engaging with complex issues, and supporting a future that prioritizes sustainability excites you, this position grants the tools and backing to realize your potential.

    
Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing> Manufacturing Nacelles PM 

Manufacturing Nacelles Project Management delivers projects for Vestas' global nacelle manufacturing footprint by efficiently planning and executing the Manufacturing project portfolio in a safe, high-quality, timely and cost-effective way.

We are a team of 15 project managers headed from Denmark but located in multiple geographical locations and with different cultural backgrounds. We are hiring a Project Manager to primarily manage offshore customer specific projects in manufacturing. Currently we have a group of project managers handling each individual offshore project, with the focus of ensuring that the customer specific requirements coming from offshore customers as product design changes through R&D are matured and that the production basis is delivered to the relevant factories on time and in quality. The new position will consolidate overall for the offshore projects towards R&D and leadership in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Offshore Transformation Program Manager to consolidate across individual offshore customer projects being introduced in Manufacturing
• Oversee projects of moderate complexity, taking full responsibility for several workstreams
• Delivery of agreed project results within the tolerances for scope, quality, time, cost, risks and benefits- Lead, Plan, execute and control the project according to Vestas Governance and report to relevant stakeholders
• Engage in regular communication with stakeholders and raise concerns when appropriate
• Full responsibility for complex and strategic projects, from project initiation through project closure and confirmed handover to business
• Developing and leading robust project organizations, managing all aspects of the project across the value chain with project management best practices and in compliance with Vestas project processes
• Ensure thorough estimation and planning of resources across the organization with regard to project deliverables and plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, management discipline or engineering, or equal qualifications obtained from relevant work experience
• IPMA C, PRINCE2, PMP or similar project management certificate- 3+ years project management experience
• Previously responsible for 1 mEUR+ capital expenditures projects
• Proficient communication and presentation skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• Know-how from the wind industry will be an advantage, but it is not a must

Competencies

• You take accountability for your team's performance, responsibility for your decisions and speak up when facing challenges and issues
• You're able to build trust and fully empower your project team to ensure full engagement and utilization of skills and competencies, allowing you to keep the overview
• You communicate upwards, outwards, and downwards in an open, direct, and straightforward way to ensure full transparency and alignment and you can handle exposure and pushback from Senior Leadership
• You approach your projects with curiosity and execute diligently, consistently and with focus with focus on cooperation, stakeholder management and "what is best for Vestas"
• Key areas of expertise are:

- Value chain understanding

- Market and customer understanding

- Business case understanding

- Steering Committee facilitation and governance

- Leading over distance and across cultures

- Leading others and leaders

- Situational Leadership

- Project budgeting, controlling and accounting

- Risk management

- Project planning, monitoring and control

- Communication and presentation skills

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and challenging job with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in a highly professional, international work environment at a renowned manufacturer of wind turbines - and the most sustainable company in the world. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions in our pursuit to ensure a more sustainable future.

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus 

Expected travel up to 40 days annually.

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to reach out to Kasper Bundgård Sørensen, Head of Manufacturing Nacelles PM at (45) 52211119 during normal working hours.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, 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 28th February 2026. 

Our commitment to a fair hiring 

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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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