Head of Strategy, Global Service

Management | Full-Time  | Commercial

Do you see yourself as a trusted advisor to Vestas’ senior leadership team? Can you see yourself thriving in a role that defines the strategic definition of Vestas’ Service function, EVP-level communications, and supporting strategy implementation? Then, we look forward to having you on board.

Service > Service > Service 

You will become part of the Global Service EVP in Vestas, which is dedicated to everything that has to do with servicing turbines, reporting directly to the EVP of Service. The role is responsible for defining the strategy of Vestas' Service function, EVP-level communications and driving strategic decision-making. This entails identifying and assessing strategic opportunities and challenges, developing recommendations, and working with senior stakeholders to fulfil strategic goals.

Responsabilities

• Lead the development of the Global Service Strategy and 3–5-year roadmap, anchored in market insights, customer expectations, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities
• Identify, analyse, and frame critical strategic opportunities and challenges that require senior leadership decisions by providing high-quality, crisp strategic recommendations to the EVP of Service and the SLT
• Develop EVP-level communication material, including board updates, strategy narratives, leadership offsite content, and change communication
• Support the Service Leadership Team by preparing decision papers, analysis packs, and option evaluations
• Drive deep-dive analyses on business performance, portfolio evolution, customer satisfaction, pricing, and operating model optimization and develop market and competitive intelligence that enables executive-level decision-making
• Coordinate and align strategic initiatives across Global Service, Regions, Product, Supply Chain, Digital/IT, and Corporate Strategy and ensure the Service strategy is understood, adopted, and consistently executed across the organization
• Partner with Finance to build business cases, scenario models, and P&L impact assessment

Please note that while the role requires collaboration and cross-functional leadership across the matrix organisation, it does not entail direct people management responsibilities. 

Qualifications

• Solid business understanding and strategic acumen
• 8+ years of experience in strategy roles within large global organisations or top-tier management consulting
• Demonstrated experience in influencing and collaborating with executive leadership
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at structuring ambiguous problems
• Experience with transformation programs and cross-organisational initiatives
• Experience within services businesses (aftermarket, field service, digital services, lifecycle services)
• Experience working directly with EVP or C-suite leaders

Competencies 

• Strategic Thinking & Synthesis: Turns complexity into crisp choices and narratives
• Executive Influence: Able to advise and challenge senior leaders constructively
• Analytical Rigour: Structures complex questions into clear data-driven recommendations
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Unites teams around shared objectives
• Communication Excellence: Clear, concise storytelling tailored to executive audiences
• Change Leadership: Drives alignment, adoption, and impact

What we offer

The Global Service business is a major strategic growth and profitability engine. This role defines strategic direction, ensures disciplined execution, offers direct advisory support to the EVP, and enhances Vestas’s long-term competitiveness. We offer you a versatile job in a collaborative and supportive team in a global environment where you will contribute to the essence of the position while working alongside senior leaders in an exciting company and industry. This is a Senior Specialist role, giving you the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives at a high level and drive impactful outcomes across the organisation.

Additional information

The position is in Copenhagen S, Denmark. For this role, you can expect up to 30 days of travel per year. If all the above match your interests and qualifications, please apply before 27.04.2026.
We may amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

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. 
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