Manager - Converter Control SW

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Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Converter Control Software

Through innovation, development and continuous improvement Vestas R&D develops the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. To put it short: Vestas R&D develops the sustainable power systems of the future.

Within Vestas R&D, the department Converter & Electrical Module is responsible for technology and product development of the wind turbine's frequency converters, their control, and high-voltage transformers, switchgear and cables. The department is composed of several Sub Modules, of which one specifically covers Converter Control Software.

The Converter & Electrical Module works with suppliers and internal stakeholders - turbine integration, procurement, assembly, service - to provide high-quality solutions from our teams' locations in Denmark, Portugal, and India. The Converter Control Software Sub Module develops and maintains all embedded converter software, controller HW, and realtime simulation platforms for all Vestas converters. We provide high-quality converter solutions with quality meeting system and grid requirements.

As Sub Module Owner of Converter Control Software, you will have direct reports in Denmark and Portugal, and you will report to the Module Owner of Converter & Electrical Module and be part of the Module management team.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the Sub Module and the performance of the team, i.e. delivering high quality, safe, sustainable and durable design solutions on time at the agreed cost taking the entire value chain and life cycle into account. You will as direct line manager for the team members develop employees through coaching and target setting. Your main tasks will be as following:

• Ensure solid collaboration inside and outside of Vestas R&D, with strategic contact to relevant stakeholders to always focus on finding the best solutions
• Ensuring timely execution of Sub Module deliverables such as high-quality solutions and documentation
• Managing resource planning and delegation of work and budget controlling
• Effective people performance and development dialogue (incl. one-to-one, target setting, development plans)
• Strategic talent management and development
• Coaching employees in execution of daily tasks
• Manage value chain stakeholders
• Identifying optimizations in processes and solutions
• Recruiting new employees and scaling with consultants

Qualifications

• Effective management in a large cross-cultural organization
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in software engineering or Electrical and Computer engineering
• Experience from working as an engineer in the embedded SW domain
• Experienced in management of embedded software Engineering teams
• Experience in managing in a matrix organization and across cultures

Competencies

• Motivated, positive, engaged, and extrovert with a profound willingness and readiness to work
• Motivated; result oriented and has a high sense of responsibility
• Solid leadership and communication skills and capable of acting as a motivator
• Adept at leading across borders, with teams in different time zones and cultural surroundings
• Good organizational skills and can collaborate and communicate on all levels in the organization
• Proficient English skills (speaking and writing)
• Solid networker and can easily build relationships

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with good opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, innovative, supportive, and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value collaboration, accountability, simplicity and passion.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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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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