Project Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to have a direct impact on an essential area of Vestas? If you are ready to make a difference, this could be just the opportunity for you.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Procurement NPI Projects – Onshore & Offshore
We efficiently plan, align and implement the procurement scope of New Product Introduction projects - in a safe, high-quality, timely and cost-effective way. We are currently a team of 8 skilled, international Project Managers co-located at Vestas' headquarters in Aarhus and look forward to adding two more.

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage New Product Introduction projects within Procurement in close cooperation with R&D, Manufacturing and other key functions
• Bring Procurement strategies and tactical plans into action when carrying out the projects
• Take full ownership of all deliverables from Procurement in your projects according to Vestas' governance models while engaging and reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Deliver on agreed project scope and targets, ensuring safety while balancing quality, time, cost, resources, risks and benefits
• Ensure supply chain readiness throughout the development projects until global production ramp-up
• Be responsible for Procurement budgets in all your projects

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of pragmatic experience within international project management, preferably in production companies with a global supply chain
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in project management, management discipline, supply chain and/or engineering
• Hold a project management certification such as Prince2, IPMA C, PMP or similar
• Experience with Procurement and New Product Introduction
• Experience in leading project teams with remote team members
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, both verbally and in writing

Competencies 

• You take accountability for your team's performance, responsibility for your decisions and speak up when facing risks and issues
• You communicate upwards, outwards and downwards in an open, direct and honest way to ensure full transparency and alignment
• You approach your projects with curiosity and implement diligently, actively and enthusiastically with focus on collaboration, stakeholder management and "what is best for Vestas"

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 the world's leading manufacturer of wind turbines. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions in our pursuit to ensure a more sustainable future. You will have a high impact on our products and solutions' way to market, as well as influence of your own position, in an informal and innovative environment..

Additional information 

Location: Aarhus DK 

Expected Travel: 30 days yearly
Application Deadline: 4th March 2025. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before.
Start Date: ASAP- or after mutual agreement. 

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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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