Senior Product Manager - Service Software

Do you get excited about working with a world-class team in an inspiring work environment?

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

Come and be part of the energy transition - Vestas' products have until now played a role in our customers avoiding 1.7 billion tons of carbon emissions.

If you are inspired by developing software solutions, are curious, and have an innovative and problem-solving approach, along with motivation in both people and technical leadership in a complex business environment, you may be the candidate we are looking for.

The Service Software team sits within the Turbine SW Organization in Vestas. The department is key for ensuring that our Software enables our Service Operations and Service Technicians to work efficiently, and that all aspects of Software related to service are addressed.

This team will consist of SW Development engineers and data analysts, with global responsibility, and with a very collaborative relationship with the Service Business Unit. The team will have the following focus areas:

• Working on advanced troubleshooting methods and Turbine Self-Diagnostics
• Working on methods to increase Service Technician effectiveness and reduce turbine visits
• Working on predictive maintenance both based on data from sensors to predict when service/maintenance is needed and learn from historical data to forecast potential failures before they happen
• Improving design for serviceability in Software
• Acting as main point of contact between Turbine Control Software and Service Business Unit, ensuring a joint development roadmap, aligned prioritization and value delivery towards Service
• With the increase expected of Wind Turbine volumes, the importance of Service Operations in the overall lifecycle of wind farms is critical, and designing and implementing the right software solutions to support Service is an integral part of it, so this is a key role with high exposure and opportunities to grow

Responsibilities

You will report to the VP of Turbine SW and will be responsible for both managing people and the technical area, having full control of your function. More specifically, your responsibilities will cover:

• Responsible for the involvement of all stakeholders for the Sub-Module across the entire Value Chain, as well as delivering the needed solutions and documentation within the scope of the Sub-Module
• Responsible for delivering the module roadmap work-packages assigned to Sub Module
• Full life-cycle management of the functional area from a Software perspective, including quality, overview of support, service feedback, fleet performance and technical debt
• Have a good understanding of the technical domain under your responsibility together with the architecture and context of the submodule
• Have, and drive, a clear submodule roadmap, constraints and boundaries to optimize work and maximize reusability across wind turbine platforms
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and development within the team
• Promote a collaborative and productive team culture

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree within Software engineering or relevant education
• More than 5 years professional experience in an embedded Software Team Leadership role
• Significant experience in overseeing Software team members and solid experience in software development in C++
• Understanding and experience with the Agile software development framework and skills in using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Good communication skills in English
• Global mindset and good cultural understanding

Competencies

• You can identify yourselves with the Vestas Values: Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Simplicity
• Have a mindset of a system engineer
• Ability to build trust in your employees and support stakeholders by your behavior
• Committed to meeting targets and can finish work
• Clear-sighted and attracted by an international environment
• Good cooperative skills suitable for a global organization with personal, professional, gender and cultural diversity
• Ability to coordinate operations and take part in ongoing improvements from a broader perspective

What we offer

We offer you a job with full life cycle responsibility for an important part of the SW system, in a very adaptive team which will empower you to take your own decisions and implement your solutions.

You will be able to build a large network across a large and truly global organization with good opportunities for cross disciplinary and personal development. The work environment is result-oriented, at a high professional level and with a strong technical commitment.

You will work with a purpose, clearly understanding the value of what you're delivering and how it's contributing to avoid climate change.

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 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.

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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