Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security

Are you ready to shape the future of cybersecurity in renewable energy?

Join Vestas as a Senior Project Manager in Cyber Security and drive strategic initiatives that safeguard our products across the entire value chain.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering secure, innovative solutions that support the global transition to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Plant & Energy Solutions

Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is the integrated CTO and COO organization within Vestas, encompassing the full industrial value chain — from Research & Development, Procurement and Manufacturing to Supply Chain and Quality. VTO’s mission is to transform the way Vestas engineers, sources, contracts, manufactures and delivers its products to consistently meet the highest standards for quality, cost efficiency and time-to-market.

Plant & Energy Solutions is the Vestas R&D department responsible for transforming Vestas turbines into fully configurable, intelligent renewable power plants.

The department drives the development of end‑to‑end power plant solutions, ensuring that Vestas continues to deliver industry‑leading high performing, reliable Power Plants to customers worldwide.

Core solution areas within Plant & Energy Solutions include:

• Power & Grid Control
• SCADA & Cybersecurity
• Customer Performance Reporting
• Plant Data Management

Through these capabilities, Plant & Energy Solutions plays a key role in enabling data‑driven operations, optimizing plant performance, and supporting Vestas’ long‑term service and digital ambitions.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager within Cyber Security, you will lead and drive end-to-end cybersecurity programs across Vestas’ product portfolio, ensuring secure solutions throughout the full lifecycle—from development to end-of-life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a key Project Manager within the Cyber Security value stream, collaborating across the entire value chain including R&D, procurement, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and service to safeguard our products
• Define and execute strategic cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, business priorities, and evolving market demands
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders globally, securing alignment across business and technical functions and driving decision-making at scale
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are embedded into both software and OT (Operational Technology) products, supporting real-world deployment of Vestas solutions
• Proactively manage cybersecurity risks, compliance, and regulatory requirements, integrating industry developments and legislation into program delivery
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities and enabling delivery of resilient, future-ready energy solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading digital product development, either within a project delivery environment or an agile product development framework
• Relevant educational background within digitalization, software development, or a related technical field
• Formal training or certification in project or program management
• Demostrated experience managing complex programs or projects within software and/or cybersecurity domains, ideally in product-based environments
• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles, with exposure to regulatory or compliance requirements considered an advantage

Competencies

• Business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical development teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex topics in a precise and impactful manner
• Solid experience operating at a strategic level, with a track record of driving outcomes beyond team-level execution
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate teams, create a clear sense of purpose, and guide cross-functional teams towards shared goals
• Good communication skills with full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)

What we offer

In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening Vestas’ position as an industry leader within Cyber Security, contributing directly to the global transition towards a carbon-neutral energy sector.

Additional information

Primary work location: Aarhus, Denmark

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 7th July 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. 
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