Senior Project Manager, Software

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Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Product Solutions & Integration > P&ES Project Management 

Vestas Plant & Energy Solutions is the place where Vestas is developing products that enhance our advanced turbines into intelligent renewable energy solutions.

We are seeking an experienced SAFe Program/Value Stream Manager to join our product development team.

As the SAFe Value Stream Manager, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating and maintaining the Value Streams together with the Product Manager, the Product Architect, and the Release Train Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and practices within the Value Streams, leading and overseeing the overall SAFe value stream to ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategies

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize value stream goals and key results

• Work closely with the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure effective delivery of customer value

• Foster collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams within and across value streams

• Remove impediments and facilitate problem-solving to ensure smooth execution

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to value stream delivery, utilizing metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous optimization

• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the value stream's delivery schedule or quality, implementing proactive risk management strategies to ensure effective outcomes

• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement within the value stream, implementing feedback loops and retrospectives to identify areas for enhancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with stakeholder management in a global context
• SAFe certification is highly desirable
• Experience with scaled agile or other agile methods
• Experience with a global matrix organization is desirable

Competencies

• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills are needed to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proven experience as a SAFe Value Stream Manager or in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of agile software product development and its application in complex organizational structures
• Experience in using Agile and Lean principles to optimize value stream delivery
• Solid English communication skills, both verbal and written

 What We Offer

You will be in a central position in our product development, with a high influence on product development and close engagement with stakeholders on all corporate levels.

You will have a high influence on your work planning with our technology headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark; alternatively, our technology hub is located in Porto, Portugal.

Additional Information

If you are enthusiastic about driving organizational agility and delivering customer value, we invite you to apply for the SAFe Program/Value Stream Manager position. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application

For additional information, please contact Plant & Energy Solution Program Manager René Thornvig Pedersen at (+45) 256 80103 or at RETPE@Vestas.com.

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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. 
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