Strategy Associate

Are you interested in renewable energy and ready to help shape the strategic direction of a major wind turbine OEM? Do you want a role with significant responsibility and exposure to senior management? Then you might be our new team member in VTO Strategy!  

Vestas Technology & Operations > VTO Strategy & PMO

The Vestas Technology and Operations Strategy & PMO Team plays a central role in translating Vestas' corporate strategy into clear, actionable priorities across the Technology & Operations organisation. We ensure that longterm business objectives are firmly embedded in how we innovate, industrialise, source, manufacture, and deliver our products - linking strategy to execution across the entire value chain.

Responsibilities  

As an Associate you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across the VTO organization to ensure strategic alignment and translate strategy into action. In this versatile role, your main responsibilities can entail

• Continuously work with the VTO Strategy and Transformation team and stakeholders - including functional leaders in VTO, transformation leaders, Finance and People & Cultiure – to drive large transformation initiatives, strategic projects, business planning and much more
• Drive project scoping, analysis and workstreams related to VTO transformation programs
• Support projects owned and led by individual functions (e.g., R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Lines, Quality)
• Help improve our Project Management Office to set direction, targets and track progress on key transformation programs and strategic initiatives across VTO
• Drive and/or support a wide range of strategic projects incl. annual business planning, M&A projects, make/buy analysis etc.
• Your role will in addition include project management, stakeholder engagement, analysis, problem solving and strategic communication

Qualifications  

To perform well in this position, we expect you to bring the following

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, finance, political science, engineering or similar
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience from management consulting or larger organizations in a strategic role. You might also have finished a Graduate program, or similar
• Advanced user of Excel and PowerPoint. Other data analysis or visualization tools is an advantage
• Proficient English communication skills (written and spoken)

Competencies  

• Good business understanding/acumen - understands the big picture and relation between business value, strategic value, investments, costs, risks, and value chain impacts
• Structured, zero-defect consistent approach. A strong ‘consulting toolbox’ is an advantage
• Organized, systematic and with attention to details in datasets
• Ability to explain complex topics in simple ways (in writing and verbally) to senior leaders
• Self-directed working style and pride in shaping own approach and methodology with limited oversight
• A great team member and collaborator who is flexible to support when it is needed

What we offer  

We offer an exciting role with great exposure to key decision makers and different disciplines across the Vestas Technology and Operations organization and the strategy community in Vestas. This is a great professional development platform, where you will get to influence key strategic decisions with impactful analyses, helping Vestas to advance its technology and industrial leadership position in the wind industry.

You will be part of and help further build an innovative, energetic and socially oriented team that together supports the entire VTO leadership and Vestas organization to optimize its results.

Additional information

This position is based in Aarhus, Denmark where our team and majority of stakeholders are located. The role requires the ability to work on-site at least 3 days per week. Only minor travelling is expected, up to 10 days per year. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply no later than 23/05/2026.

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.