Project Manager Business Improvement (m/f/d)

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the energy future? At Vestas, you can! 

As the global leader in wind energy, we drive innovation to create a more sustainable world. With us, you will take on responsibility, grow both professionally and personally, and work in an environment that encourages collaboration, courage, and fresh ideas. 

Would you like to contribute your expertise in an international environment? At Vestas, you’ll find exciting projects, modern ways of working, and real opportunities to make an impact. 

Take the next step and start your journey as a Project Manager Business Improvement (m/f/d) at our office in Hamburg. 

About the department

Business Improvements and Processes is a department within the Project Management Office (PMO) in Onshore Customer Project Execution (CPX) under the Northern and Central Europe (NCE) business unit at Vestas. The PMO aims to help the region execute onshore customer projects effectively. Business Improvements & Processes will ensure the regional Customer Project Execution business has the necessary framework, processes and systems to execute the projects. The area of Business Improvements & Processes will also support the business in running improvement initiatives and ensure alignment of these initiatives with Global Customer Project Execution.

Your benefits – because your contribution matters

• Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects 
• Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical 
• Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket) 
• Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and a collaborative team atmosphere

Your responsibilities – here's where you can get involved! 

• You coordinate and assess business improvement projects that enable our NCE Onshore CPX teams to complete customer projects efficiently and with positive outcomes
• You oversee improvement projects from start to finish by setting a clear scope, defining goals and success measures, and aligning stakeholders from kickoff through delivery
• You track progress and performance throughout the project, identify risks early, clear obstacles, and keep work moving forward
• You partner with cross-functional groups to maintain transparency, shared direction, and effective decisions
• You bring structure to project planning and control, ensuring timelines, resources, and priorities are effectively managed
• You evaluate and prioritize incoming project requests, focusing on the highest-impact opportunities
• You create and maintain clear documentation and deliver timely, high-quality reporting that keeps stakeholders informed and engaged  

Your profile – what makes you well suited for this role

• You hold a degree in business administration, economics, or engineering
• You have built solid project management experience, e.g. in a consultancy setting and with a focus on defining effective ways of working
• You understand the value chain of Vestas or another OEM which helps you navigate complexity and create impact faster
• You bring experience from a comparable industry, working on large-scale construction projects with exposure to IT-related projects
• You navigate cross-cultural settings with ease, tailoring your communication to different audiences and situations
• You prioritize effectively, even in time-sensitive situations, and stay focused on what matters most
• You collaborate across the value chain, identifying and engaging the right stakeholders to move work forward
• You create productive connections and bring refined interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities across all levels of the organization
• You understand business processes and thrive in cross-functional environments.
• You focus on finding solutions, take initiative, and consistently seek opportunities to improve processes
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken, round off your profile 

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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