Technical Project Manager

Are you looking to advance your career in technical project management? Are you motivated by working with complex global projects in a diverse international company – knowing that your efforts contribute to a more sustainable future?  If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you.
 

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global PE Blades > Blades Tooling & Operation Support
Global PE Blades is a function within the Global Manufacturing organization. The function is responsible for delivery of our manufacturing production design, including special projects, development of processes and tooling for the blades.
Global Blades PE Tooling and Operational Support is focused on developing and delivering proven production and tooling solutions to our global blades manufacturing sites. Furthermore, we support our internal factories on documentation and processes.
We are currently in the outlook for a Technical Project Manager to fulfil a newly established position, leading our tool development and capacity ramp-up projects. 
Frequent travel activities will be required.
 

Responsibilities

In this role as Technical Project Manager you will Lead the project tooling team. You are the owner, and driver, of the complete manufacturing setup for our newest high-profile products. Tasks will include, but not limited to:

• Resource and CAPEX estimation for Tooling area for NPI and Tech Transfer projects
• Establish and maintain the full investment budget for the given project you will be heading up
• Establish open and transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders, being colleagues within tooling team, global installation, the Manufacturing Project Manager (PM), CAPEX and our suppliers, while establishing good follow up processes and collaboration with tooling suppliers
• Follow up on timelines, resources and cost and escalate deviations to Manufacturing PM
• Document and report project status including tooling related risks and issues while ensure timely mitigating actions or escalation to Manufacturing PM as well as Head of Tooling 
• Execute and ensure development and delivery of tools according to defined processes ending with TOC with suppliers
• Facilitate Tooling peer reviews and provide input to Project lessons learned

Qualifications

• Solid experience and proven results from a larger manufacturing company
• Experience in technical project management of developing and delivering larger complex manufacturing equipment
• Extensive knowledge from Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing
• We prefer an Engineering degree complemented with some leadership experience from an engineering department function 
• EU Drivers license

Competencies

• Having Safety as your highest priority
• You are inclusive, supportive and team focused, securing all deliverables to the highest quality standard
• You understand the importance of stakeholder management, and holds the ability to involve and communicate to all relevant parties
• Structured mindset, specifically, with attention to detail
• Capable of propelling technical projects cross departments and cultures, and meeting deadlines
• You understand true risk management, and is capable of taking the needed decisions timely
• Capable of solving problems by using relevant methods and tools with a "hands-on" approach 

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for both professional and personal development in an inspiring environment within the energy industries.
We are a global partner on sustainable energy solutions, and we value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.
You will become part of a highly professional environment with high technical commitment while also having fun. 
 

Additional information
Location: Lem or Aarhus, DK or Porto, PT 
Up to100 travel days might be required per year within Europe
For additional information regarding this position, please contact Kaj Krogsgaard Føhns, Head of Blades Tooling at +4552261331 during normal office hours
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, 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. Please be advised to apply on or before 27th June 2024

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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 173 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 29,000 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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