Lead Cost Specialist (m/w/d)

Embark on a new journey with Vestas! As a Lead Cost Specialist (m/w/d) in our Customer Project Execution (CPX) Department, you'll develop and oversee CPX budgets for various projects or regions. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across Onshore and Offshore Sales, CPX Procurement, and VPS, acting as a sparring partner. This role bridges technical and commercial understanding, offering extensive development opportunities and insights into the full value chain.

Customer Project Execution, NCE > Contract, Costing & Bid Management > Cost Management 

Department

The CPX organization is responsible for installing, commissioning, and handing over wind farms to customers. You'll join the Cost Management team for the NCE Region, working on Onshore and Offshore projects. This team develops and maintains construction costing standards for Vestas projects, delivering high-quality project budgets to support sales and implementation. You'll be part of an inclusive, international team of eight.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee construction budget management across multiple regions or large-scale project portfolios.
• Act as a sparring partner for senior functions in Bid Management and Project Management during the Sales phase.
• Supervise the cost management team and commence efforts to enhance cost efficiency.
• Facilitate and assist in the advancement of new product developments to promote cost transparency.
• Develop and enhance cost estimation models and processes linked to cost creation and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in budgeting, cost modeling, and data analysis.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with SQL and BI tools.
• Some knowledge of the wind industry, construction environment, or complex infrastructure projects.
• Fluent in English.

Competencies

• Well-organized, professional, and committed with a constructive outlook.
• Solid interpersonal skills, curiosity, and interest in people.
• Ability to cooperate with others while also thriving in self-directed environments.
• Curious, committed, and interested in exploring new ideas.
• Skilled in recognizing and examining intricate problems while maintaining a keen focus on details.
• Methodical, systematic, and engaged work style.
• Effective at communicating knowledge and innovation to stakeholders at various levels.

Additional information

Primary work location: Hamburg, Germany

Expected travel: approximately 50 travel days per year

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30/3/2025.

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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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