Operational Performance Specialist (f/m/d)

Optimise Performance as Our Operations Performance Specialist!

Join our team to enhance the performance and strategic development of our service business in Germany and Austria. If you are skilled in analytics, collaboration, and have a focused mindset, we want you on board!

The Operations Development Team supports the Service Management of region Service Central, which is responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of wind farms located mainly in Germany and Austria. We are a team of interdisciplinary experts and pursue the goal of ensuring continuous improvement and supporting the implementation of the service strategy. We provide daily business support to enable our operational colleagues to reach our targets to deliver the Service KPIs, as well as implementing and monitoring cost savings and efficiency initiatives.

In your role as Operations Performance Specialist you will manage the Performance Management and Business Strategy Development in our region in close collaboration with the Service Management Team and regional and global stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

• Manage and monitor key performance indicators and communicate to responsible stakeholders, including Budget planning, monitoring and forecasting
• Prepare and moderate operational performance meetings on regional level, aligning with stakeholders across the organization and follow-up on action plans
• Provide root cause analysis and develop business cases, encouraging the business to move to the next level of control
• Govern and follow-up on prioritized local initiatives to improve our KPIs, e.g. for cost efficiency
• Engage with different regional / global stakeholders and the Management Team to implement change and operational performance improvements
• Creation and maintenance of overviews utilizing available tools such as Excel, Power BI, and others

Your qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent education
• 3+ years of professional experience with background in business/performance analytics and operational business development
• Experience in service business within the wind energy industry (not mandatory)
• Fluent in English and German

Your competencies

• Adept analytical skills and methodical approach to your work
• High ability to effectively structure tasks and plan complex activities
• Engaged and problem-solving mindset, efficient communicator
• Curious and motivated with focus on completing tasks and personal growth
• Good facilitation, presentation skills and storytelling on Management level
• Proficient user of MS Office

What we offer

We offer you a rewarding job with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at a well-known global manufacturer of wind turbines. We value initiative, diligence and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a solid technical focus. You will get a special opportunity to contribute to the building of complex projects and your own position in an informal and rapidly developing environment.

Additional Information

The position reports directly to Senior Manager Operational Development Central and can be located in Hamburg, Berlin or Husum in Germany or in Vienna in Austria.

For candidates from Austria: The compensation is significantly above the collective agreement minimum salary (collective agreement minimum salary in the metal industry for usage group IV. in the 1st year: € 3.341,50 (monthly salary) - credited years in usage groups also increase the minimum salary). 

Please note: Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. 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.

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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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