Contract Management & Claims Specialist

Have you experienced the demands of project delivery and thought, “There must be an improved approach”? If you're ready to turn that insight into action, this is your chance. We’re looking for someone who’s been in the trenches and now wants to elevate how we work, helping teams across Vestas deliver smarter, more effectively, and with greater confidence in every contract. Bring your experience, your ideas, and your motivation to make a lasting difference.

Sales > Global Customer Project Execution > Global Contract Management

Customer Project Execution (CPX) leads Vestas’s end-to-end customer project execution, partnerships, and accountability for the Power Plant Solutions P&L across both Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbine Projects. 

Within CPX, Contract Management is one of seven key global functions, responsible for safeguarding Vestas’s interests and entitlements through a structured, systematic, and globally aligned approach to contract execution

Global Contract Management defines, guides, and governs the framework for contract and claim management across all Vestas construction projects. It ensures consistent standards, processes, and governance across regions while supporting regional teams in effective contract execution, risk mitigation, and value optimisation. Through professional excellence, capability building, and change leadership, the function enhances commercial maturity and alignment across Vestas’s global project portfolio

The Global Contract Management team focuses on global alignment, governance, and capability building across all Vestas construction projects worldwide. The department defines and implements best practices in contract and claim management, shaping the standards, frameworks, and tools that enable regional project execution teams to safeguard Vestas’s interests and deliver consistent commercial excellence

This is a global, strategic function, not site-based or transactional, and does not manage individual project contracts. Instead, the team works across all regions to support continuous improvement, enhance governance, and raise the professional maturity of contract management throughout the organisation

You’ll be part of a global centre of expertise that converts cultivated project experience into operational gains, helping regional teams safeguard value, reduce risk, and deliver projects that power a sustainable future

Responsibilities

The Contract Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping how contract and claim management are performed across Vestas’s construction projects worldwide.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced contract or project professional to move beyond day-to-day project execution and into a global platform of influence applying deep practical experience to improve how others work, make decisions, and deliver results.

As part of the global function, you will help define and embed global standards, tools, and governance while supporting adoption and change across all regions. You will contribute to professional excellence by simplifying processes, sharing knowledge, and empowering project teams to deliver contractually sound, effective outcomes.

Everyday responsibilities will include

• Shape and enhance the Global Contract & Risk Management Framework for construction projects through design, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate global alignment and consistency in contract and claim management, enabling regional teams to deliver effective commercial outcomes and governance excellence
• Oversee change initiatives by promoting adoption of new tools, processes, and best practice standards across global and regional teams
• Act as a subject matter expert on contract management principles and major contract forms such as FIDIC and EPC agreements
• Identify opportunities for improvement by analysing contract and claim trends, sharing lessons learned, and embedding best practices
• Develop capability and community through training, communication, and initiatives that raise professional standards in contract management worldwide
• Support effective governance and performance tracking via reporting, audits, and close collaboration with key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in contract or claim management on large-scale construction/infrastructure projects, ideally in EPC or renewable energy
• Deep understanding of contract execution, risk management, and commercial principles, with practical claims and variations experience
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar international contract frameworks
• Capability in streamlining operations, deploying governance models, or executing cross-functional change activities
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across cultures and regions
• Fluency in English; additional languages and certifications (e.g., IACCM, Prosci) are a plus

Competencies

• Strategic thinker – sees the bigger picture, connects details to purpose, and understands how contract management supports business stability
• Prepared for change - thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment and is focused through change
• Innovative and solution-oriented – looks for smarter ways to work and enjoys turning challenges into improvements
• Digitally skilled – comfortable with modern tools, systems, and data-driven decision-making
• Results-driven – balances strategic goals with practical execution to deliver measurable outcomes
• Effective communicator – skilled at simplifying complex topics, engaging stakeholders, and building trust across global and culturally diverse teams
• Collaborative and inclusive – values teamwork, diverse perspectives, and shared accomplishments

What we offer

Joining Vestas means being part of a worldwide team focused on impactful goals where your skills can lead to substantial outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to apply your skills to shape how projects are delivered worldwide, refining processes, empowering teams, and enhancing commercial excellence across the business.

We offer

• An enduring safety culture and commitment to integrity in everything we do
• An engaging, stimulating, and collaborative work environment
• The chance to work with the world leader in wind energy and renewable solutions
• Exposure to diverse, global projects and cross-regional collaboration
• Opportunities for continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth
• Global career progression prospects within an evolving, industry-leading organisation
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel, engaging directly with teams and stakeholders across regions

Additional information

Primary work location: Copenhagen or Aarhus Denmark.

Expected number of worldwide travel days: 80 days per year.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw our jobs at any time. Your CV and cover letter should be in English.

You can apply online by 26/11/2025 by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.

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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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