Head of Corporate Strategic Planning

Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to shape the strategic direction of the leading wind turbine OEM? Do you want a role with high business impact and exposure to senior management? Do you thrive in leading strategic planning and working in a high-paced environment? Then you might be our new Head of Corporate Strategic Planning. 

Group Staff Functions (CEO) > Corporate Strategy > Corporate Strategy

This job is focused on managing our Corporate Strategic Planning. The Corporate Strategy team partners closely with Vestas’ CEO and Executive Management to orchestrate the company’s strategic planning and enable execution of initiatives that secure Vestas’ long-term competitiveness. We operate globally across the five Vestas Regions and the value chain with high autonomy, accountability, exposure and focus from top management. 

Responsibilities  

As a Head of Corporate Strategic Planning, you will be responsible for Vestas’ annual global strategic planning process. You will ensure alignment across all business areas and regions, working closely with senior stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. Your extended team will include the functional and regional strategy anchors that you will be closely collaborating with to deliver on the annual planning process.  

Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Strategy, Global Intelligence and M&A, you will be responsible for: 

• Managing Vestas’ annual global strategic planning process, formulating Vestas’ business plan and ensuring alignment with financial planning and corporate priorities
• Facilitating strategic alignment across business areas and regions, supporting executive leadership in defining priorities and strategies
• Contributing to the Executive Strategy Offsites and the annual Board of Directors Strategy Seminar, including collaboration with regional and functional strategy anchors to ensure global alignment and integration of priorities
• Prepare and deliver high-quality updates, recommendations, and insights to the Executive Management Team and other key stakeholders

Qualifications  

• To thrive in this role, you should be an experienced consultant with Corporate Strategy experience, ideally gained in capital goods, energy, or utilities industries. Further, we expect you to bring the following:
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or in-house strategy roles within complex, global organizations
• University degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or similar
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning processes and managing a complex stakeholder gallery
• Comfortable interacting with senior and executive management; directing decisions and guiding complex discussions in an efficient, fact-based manner
• Extensive knowledge of industry dynamics from financial, competitive, operational, and regulatory perspectives
• Experience of working in a complex, international corporate culture 
• Proficient English communication skills (written and spoken)

Competencies  

• Strategic mindset with advanced analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Profound interpersonal skills, culture affinity and an open, straightforward, and unpretentious style 
• Versatile communicator, proficient in stakeholder management and able to effectively engage internally and externally
• Structured and strategic, able to set agendas and maintain clarity in complex environments
• Have attention to detail and deliver high-quality results at pace
• High drive, integrity, and ability to easily navigate diverse functions and cultures

What we offer  

An exciting role in a global, purpose-driven company focused on advancing renewable energy solutions. You will have significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape Vestas’ strategic direction. We value initiative, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional information

This position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark where our team and several other stakeholders are located. The role requires the ability to work on-site on a weekly basis. Travelling will be expected, up to 20 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 12/12/2025.

If you have any questions concerning this position, please reach out to Jacob Lihn, interim Head of Corporate Strategy, Global Intelligence & M&A: jabln@vestas.com.

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. 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.