Project Manager

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

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > PAC Delivery & Integration

Being a part of Vestas Product Applications & Controls is your opportunity to join an inspiring and agile department with the vision of revolutionizing the way software is developed, verified and released in Vestas. We offer you a key position in tying all the strings together to ensure we reach our ambition within the software delivery and integration domain - supporting the overall vision of maintaining Vestas' position as number 1 in the sustainable energy business.

We are seeking a Project Manager to manage strategic improvement initiatives that spans across the entire software R&D organization and our accompanying value chain. We are a part of the Product Applications and Controls product development organization encapsulating the IT/OT/data capabilities and future digital technology roadmaps for Vestas' products.

You will be part of a global team consisting of Project Managers, Release Managers, Test Managers, Verification Specialists and DevOps Engineers that collaborate closely to mature our capabilities within SW verification and - release. The team consists of 40 people and are located in both Aarhus, Denmark and Porto, Portugal.

Responsibilities

Your primary task will be to manage key strategic software initiatives that span across multiple SW modules and value chain stakeholders. Your role will be to drive the initiatives forward, ensuring concrete plans for meeting objectives and ensuring alignment across the organization. You will be working closely with management and Tech. Leads for each of the initiatives and ensure that key stakeholders are updated on progress and challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the planning on strategic projects
• Organizing steerco meetings and ensure alignment across the organization
• Communicate & report progress to various stakeholders
• Coordinate resources and prioritizations in alignment with line management and stakeholders
• Handle project challenges with employees and stakeholders
• Facilitate scope definitions through workshops and active stakeholder management

Qualifications

• A relevant education in Business, Business development or Engineering + a minimum of 5 years of experience working with Project or Program Management in a larger organization with relevant context
• We prefer relevant project management certifications (PRINCE2, SAFe, etc.)

To thrive in this position, we value experience in several of the following domains: 

• Working in large organizations and implementing changes
• Interacting effectively with executives and functional peer groups to gain commitment
• Fundamental understanding of Software Development, Verification and Release processes
• DevOps Practices and Principles

Competencies

• You have great leadership skills and the ability to motivate team members on location and remote
• You have the ability to lead by intent, with clear framing of goals for internal and external employees
• You are process-oriented and a skilled stakeholder manager
• You possess solid communication skills that enable you to convey issues to management and stakeholders in a convincing and concise manner
• You can contribute to building a positive team spirit and will treat others with respect
• You engage with colleagues from various departments to work toward a common purpose and mutual goals
• You are highly motivated and can innovate within established frameworks while facilitating ongoing processes
• The job requires the ability to persuade others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures.

Language skills:

Fluent English (Writing and oral)

What we offer

We offer a place where your aspirations for continuous learning can come true. We offer an informal and agile workplace with a high level of freedom in defining the way forward. We expect a lot of our team members when it comes to taking responsibility and ownership of tasks and deadlines, but we celebrate our accomplishments and mitigate our failures.

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus 

Expected travel up to 5-10 days annually.

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to reach out to Mikkel Kronborg Fensman, Head of Delivery & Integration at (+45) 52261148 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. 
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.