Functional Excellence Lead - SBOM, Tools & Parts

Vestas Technology & Operations > Frontend Engineering & Technology > VSI - Functional Leads

As part of the Functional Excellence team within Vestas Service Industrialisation (VSI), you will be embedded in a global organization that implements strategic initiatives and ensures standardized ways of working across regions. This team operates at the intersection of VTO, Service, and PLM execution, empowering cross-functional collaboration and delivering high-impact solutions.

We are looking for a strategically minded Functional Excellence Lead who can efficiently lead projects, connect the dots across complex systems, and promote alignment among diverse stakeholders. You will play a key role in shaping and executing initiatives that enhance SBOM processes, ensure compliance, and elevate operational quality.

Responsibilities

• Guide and oversee strategic initiatives across VSI and FE&T, with a focus on SBOM and process excellence
• Act as a point of contact across departments, enabling collaboration and alignment on complex topics
• Represent Functional Excellence in cross-functional forums, ensuring business needs are met
• Develop and present compelling business cases and project proposals to senior stakeholders
• Ensure strict adherence to internal processes, compliance standards, and quality expectations
• Promote transparency, accountability, and data integrity in all initiatives
• Support the development and implementation of best practices for SBOM and PLM
• Apply analytical skills to identify challenges, enable problem-solving, and present effective solutions
• Facilitate workshops, engage stakeholders, and promote a culture of collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in strategic project management
• Comprehensive knowledge of SBOM (Service Bill of Materials) and PLM systems
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and implementing change across complex organizations

Competencies

• Strategic mindset with effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of SBOM, spare parts, tools, and PLM
• Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Process-oriented with a focus on compliance, structure, and quality
• Effective communication and presentation skills in English
• Ability to manage tasks diligently and lead initiatives with consistency

What we offer

We offer a thriving and professional environment where people are valued over anything, opportunities will be provided for skill development, and your ideas will be considered.

Joining Vestas means working alongside a notable manufacturer of wind turbines and being part of an uplifting and encouraging workplace atmosphere. Joining the renewable industry will have the satisfaction and privilege of creating a better planet for the future.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 5 travel days per year.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

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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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