Offshore Service Design Owner, Senior Specialist

Do you have an engineering background and solid experience in the wind industry, particularly in design and service? Would you be motivated to help define service requirements for new offshore turbine designs and serve as the key link between development projects and Service operations? If so, explore this unique opportunity to grow your career at Vestas, the global leader in sustainable energy.

Global Service > Global Offshore Operations > Platform Management 

Global Offshore Operations is a part of Vestas Global Service organisation. The Service organisation acts as the central anchor for gathering service requirements for new product development — establishing clear mandates, responsibilities, and accountability. It ensures full-service value chain integration, represents customer needs, and secures scalability and operational readiness for new products. Platform Management is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of a given offshore wind turbine platform. This includes defining and executing short- and long-term service strategies, monitoring service costs, and implementing cost-reduction initiatives—while ensuring safe and stable operations. We act as the global coordination hub for the platform, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all regions and a unified approach to platform performance, service quality, and strategic development. Our Platform Management team is now looking for their next Offshore Service Design Owner who will be a crucial part of the team and greater organisation.

Responsibilities

As The Offshore Service Design owner, you will be responsible for defining and integrating service requirements within new turbine products while managing service, risk & cost optimization for both existing and new products within your own area. You will work with subject matter experts, project teams, regions, product managers and technical sales to determine the responsibility of Service operations in delivering any new service offered to a customer while securing that the Service department is properly prepared to support new products in operations. In addition, the role responsibilities include:

• Being the technical “Go-To” person for all products within own area as responsible for executing Product Level Service optimization on new and existing WTG platforms
• Advance the cross-product agenda by converting strategy into actionable activities and initiatives
• Represent Service on new product scoping projects (pre-G2)
• Provide technical review signoff at product level
• Responsible for technical risk management communication and escalation for all products and projects within own area
• Support and guide development of product projects as needed and support on technical service-related due diligence for key account customers
• Set objectives for measuring the success of implementation and following up on these objectives/measures

Qualifications

On a professional level, we expect you to have the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent advanced work experience demonstrating the ability to understand and explain a variety of technologies
• Experience from the wind industry including high-level turbine knowledge
• Extensive experience from a similar role in the engineering or service business
• Senior experience from a global corporation, including exposure to senior management
• Knowledge in explaining technical issues clearly at all corporate levels and to a diverse range of stakeholders
• Good market understanding of customers in the service industry, their needs and the typical technical issues that arise
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

Competencies

To thrive in this role, we believe that you have the following competencies:

• Great stakeholder management skills, with the ability to understand, meet, and fulfill expectations across all levels of the organisation
• Skilled communicator, including the capacity to present and engage effectively with diverse audiences in a multicultural corporate environment
• Structured decision-making with the ability to assess complex problems and explore issues in diverse environments
• A pragmatic mindset with the flexibility to handle unexpected changes and respond as needed
• The capacity to lead project teams, by ensuring alignment, motivation, and meeting project goals

What we offer

You will grow your career by working on crucial projects related to global offshore operations and renewable energy solutions. We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring and international work environment in the sustainable energy sector. Join an innovative team that values creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, and become part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that encourages diversity and promotes a sense of belonging.

Additional information

Primary work location is Aarhus, Denmark. This position might require up to 20 days of travelling per year, mostly in Europe but some transcontinental travel could occur. If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please apply online as soon as possible - no later than October 29th, 2025. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. 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. 

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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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