Senior Specialist, Project Excellence

Are you passionate about driving project, programme, and portfolio excellence in a global organization?

Join Vestas as a Senior Specialist, Project Excellence and play a key role in advancing governance, delivery performance, and continuous improvement across strategic initiatives within Vestas Technology & Operations.

In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with business leaders and project professionals to strengthen P3M capabilities, deliver valuable portfolio insights, and help accelerate the green energy transition at the world's leading wind energy company.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Portfolio & Project Execution > Project Excellence

At Vestas, we power a sustainable future through world-class engineering, innovation, and execution. As part of Portfolio & Project Execution (P&PE), the Project Excellence team plays a key role in turning strategic ambitions into successful outcomes across hardware, software, and service solutions.

The Project Excellence department is responsible for advancing Vestas' project, programme, and portfolio management capabilities by establishing and maintaining robust governance frameworks, methodologies, standards, and reporting practices. These foundations enable consistent, transparent, and predictable delivery while supporting effective value realization across Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO).

Working in close partnership with business leaders, project and programme teams, and key stakeholders, the team provides governance, guidance, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen delivery performance, enhance organizational maturity, and ensure successful execution of Vestas' strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Specialist, Project Excellence, you will help strengthen project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M) capabilities across VTO, driving governance excellence, delivery performance, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of P3M frameworks, governance processes, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and enhance P3M capabilities, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business needs
• Create and maintain portfolio reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance insights to support effective decision-making
• Partner with project and programme leaders to promote delivery excellence and consistent application of best practices
• Facilitate governance forums, maturity assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational effectiveness
• Develop and maintain tools, templates, guidance materials, and knowledge-sharing practices that support successful project execution
• Support strategic transformation initiatives by embedding industry-leading P3M practices and driving capability development across the organization

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage
• 5-8+ years of experience in PMO, Project Excellence, Portfolio Management, Business Transformation, or a similar environment
• Strong knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M) frameworks, methodologies, governance, and maturity models
• Experience leading or supporting complex cross-functional initiatives within a global, matrix-based organizatio
• Proven expertise in portfolio governance, performance management, strategic planning, and executive reporting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, complemented by experience with PPM tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planview, Jira, Azure DevOps, Power BI) and relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, PgMP, or Agile

Competencies

We are seeking a professional who demonstrates the following competencies:

• Understands how project, programme, and portfolio management drives business performance, value creation, and strategic objectives
• Builds strong relationships, collaborates effectively across functions, and influences stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Applies critical thinking and data insights to solve complex challenges, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making
• Communicates clearly and confidently while facilitating productive discussions, alignment, and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrates a passion for improving processes, governance, and delivery effectiveness while maintaining a strong focus on quality and results
• Drives the adoption of new ways of working and effectively navigates changing priorities in a dynamic business environment
• Champions integrity, teamwork, psychological safety, and a safety-first mindset while fostering an inclusive and respectful culture

What we offer

At Vestas, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the world's leading wind energy company, playing a key role in advancing project, programme, and portfolio management excellence that supports the global green energy transition. You will join a collaborative and highly skilled environment where knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the core of how we work. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development, enabling you to expand your expertise while influencing the governance, performance, and delivery of strategic initiatives across Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO).

We foster a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and innovation, empowering our people to take ownership, challenge existing ways of working, and drive meaningful improvements with a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability.

Join us and help shape the future of project, programme, and portfolio excellence while delivering lasting business value and supporting a more sustainable world.

Additional information

This position is based in 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 20th Sept 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 200 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 39,000 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.