Project Certification Manager

Are you looking for the next step in your career at the global leader in sustainable energy solutions? Are you a motivated project certification manager with the desire to work on transformational construction projects? If so Vestas has the opportunity for you! 

Region NCE > SBU NCE Construction & Operations > Operational Quality PQM

The Construction Offshore Operational Quality department (North and Central Europe Region) oversees comprehensive quality management for our construction projects and provides dedicated support to our clients in project certification throughout the execution of offshore construction projects. Our primary emphasis is on coordinating manufacturing, transportation, installation, and commissioning surveillance activities. We maintain a collaborative partnership with the Type Certification team and Project Certification Support team within the Sales department.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all facets of project certification throughout the construction phase, with a primary focus on surveillance activities
• Planning, implementing, and monitoring project certification activities to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, timelines, and agreements with customers and certifying bodies
• Generating comprehensive reports on the status of project certification, highlighting adherence to contract specifications and timelines, in coordination with customers and certifying bodies
• Managing and supporting all legal and contractual obligations and deliverables related to project certification for the respective projects
• Ensuring that project certification deliverables align with applicable local codes, official regulations, and site-specific requirements
• Coordinating communication and information exchange related to project certification with customers, authorities, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders
• Reporting and escalating identified risks to management, providing timely and accurate updates
• Handling and maintaining all necessary project documentation and deliverables throughout the certification process
• Maintaining the relationship between our organisation and external certifying bodies, fostering effective collaboration and communication

Qualifications

• Educational background in Engineering, Business, or Management
• Proven experience in project certification of wind turbines and familiarity with the operations of independent certification bodies
• In-depth understanding of all crucial aspects of modern wind energy certification and Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) technical aspects
• Extensive knowledge of project certification requirements, standards, tools, and practices, including familiarity with local and governmental regulations in various geographic areas within Europe (e.g., BSH Standard in Germany, DNV GL Service Specification: DNV GL-SE-0074, IECRE OD-502).
• Experience in navigating and managing complex contracts
• Project Management background in a complex engineering environment, particularly in offshore projects

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, requiring minimal supervision and guidance
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a progressive approach to tasks
• Highly proficient in communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills
• Extensive experience in effectively maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Team orientation, fostering collaboration and synergy
• Adopts a highly structured approach to work, ensuring efficiency and organisation
• Rapid learner, capable of quickly assimilating and applying new information and skills

What we offer
We offer an exciting job in a diverse, international environment. You'll be working in a highly qualified team which is at the forefront of growth within the wind energy sector. As well as offering an attractive salary and benefits package, we put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills.

Additional information
Primary work location: Aarhus, DK, Warrington or Isle of Wight, UK, Hamburg, DE, or Szczecin, PL.

This position requires up to 30 days travel per year.
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 29/05/2024

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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 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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.