Trainee Planner

Vestas Tower Module offers an exciting opportunity to support the development of new tall-tower concepts. Come contribute your technical and commercial skills to an innovative environment in the wind industry.

Research and Development  > Towers R&D  > Tower Project Management

Towers R&D is a department part of Vestas Technology & Operations responsible for research, design, test and development of the wind turbines' tower products. Through innovation, development and continuous product improvements, we continuously develop our products and technologies to reduce the cost and ensure integration of renewable energy. Always aiming to deliver the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. Tower Project Management consists of 15 project managers and planners sited in Porto, Chennai and Aarhus

Responsibilities

In the position as Project Planner you will work closely together with Project Managers and Technical Leads in securing the planning on the projects are all linked in the right way, to maintain and monitor the projects throughout execution in the most simplistic and transparent way. As we are planning on many levels the efficiency in transforming data in all levels into a reporting format is key.

More specifically the main responsibilities will include:

• Support Project Managers and Technical Lead in setting up the projects in various planning systems in the right governance and quality
• Secure strong linking in all levels of planning (level A-B-C) throughout various tools, to secure efficient monitoring and reporting in the executional part of the projects
• Monitoring risks and issues related to planning aspects of the projects tasks vs milestones
• It is expected also to support building and developing planning accuracy processes, tools, and best practices in collaboration with Project Managers and Technical Leads
   

Besides from supporting projects in planning the Project Planner will be involved as a key player in improving our cross-project synergies and in general ways og working with executional accuracy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business or Engineering
• Experience 0-1 year 
• Experienced user of project/planning tools such as MS-Project, SAP PPM and JIRA
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English is a must 

Competencies 

• You are pro-active, results-oriented and have a strong sense of responsibility
• You master to work independently and can communicate / report progress in a simple manner
• You are motivated to work with advanced project management tools/ process creation, KPI's and project performance metrics
• You master the "can do it mindset"

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, dynamic, high performing and international work environment in the renewable energy sector.
You will be able to build a large network across a global organization with excellent opportunities for cross disciplinary and personal development. The work environment is result-oriented, at a high professional level and with a high technical as well as commercial commitment.
 

Additional Information 

The primary work location is in Chennai. To be considered for this role, you must apply online before February 28, 2025. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 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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