Senior Project Manager

The Construction Department is in charge of all wind farm projects from start to completion. The team takes responsibility for a wind farm once a contract has been signed and remains responsible until the final tests are completed. Working closely with the sales, legal, logistics, procurement and finance departments, the construction team has to keep the project on budget and on schedule, ensures our safety and quality standards are met.

This role will be parte of the Construction LATAM SOUTH Team, having in scope Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay.

Responsibilities

You will be working closely with global leads and management in Vestas either from Finance, Procurement, Master Data, HR, IT, Services, etc. in delivering/rolling out global projects within Vestas.

Facilitate cross-functional projects and coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of projects. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget

Create and deliver project plans including the pipeline (portfolio management). These include automation roll-outs, migration of tasks, process improvement initiatives, etc

Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Report and escalate to management and key stakeholders if needed

Report out project status to stakeholders and facilitate steering committee discussions with key executives.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

10+ years in developing global projects related to technology, migration, and continuous improvement.

Experience leading personnel and different areas alike Planning, Bid, Contract, Legal, Finance.

Great understanding of formal project management methodologies

Experience in negotiating contracts and other aspects that can impact a project

Relevant experience and knowledge of program and portfolio management

Positive influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work and influence others in a fast-paced environment; ability to work shifts as required

Ability to work unsupervised, with little management oversight

Good to Have:

Project Management Training and Certification

Agile Methodology certification

Competencies

You have great interpersonal skills enabling you to handle customers and internal stakeholders in a professional manner;

You should be good at encouraging, developing, guiding and developing your project teams;

You should be someone who works in a pragmatical, structured and thorough manner, with high personal motivation and engagement;

Have an ability to be outgoing at times, with the ability to build effective relationships with various in- & external stakeholders;

Should be committed, capable of prioritizing workloads and thrive well in a diverse project environment.

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We offer attractive company right, like medical insurance, restaurant and food pantry, saving funds. We have a modern and inspiring office, conveniently located in Buenos Aires. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual offsite outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment where no days are ever the same, strengthening your personal as well as professional growth.

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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.

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.  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.