Project Manager (m/f/d)

Management | Full-Time  | Project Portfolio Management

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

NCE Onshore CPX is responsible for installation, commissioning and finally handing over of onshore wind farms to the client. Working closely together with the client and other stakeholders like contract management, transport, Installation & commissioning, and other supporting functions during project execution is a key parameter to ensure this happens safely, efficiently and with a high-quality standard.

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

Your main responsibility is to create, maintain and propel project execution balancing scope, budgets, resources and timelines - as well as identify, document, escalate and mitigate project risks. Throughout the project it is important that you encourage safety behaviour and ensure adherence to regulations and standards on site.

In addition, your responsibilities will cover:

• Act as the key contact for the customer interface after the handover from Sales to steer the resource planning and milestones needed for effective project execution
• Be an effective relationship manager for both customer and subcontractor across a range of subject matters, contract scope, budget, claim management. Handle the aspects of these subjects from both directions - customer/ subcontractor
• Hold a solid understanding of the contract, able to proactively engage on topics when required
• Ensure that your projects are cost efficient for the benefit of the customer and to stay competitive in the market & project planning corresponds with contractual agreements, following up on changes and involving relevant legal resources
• Align and sign off project scope with Sales including support during the negotiation phase
• Align and balance requirements within product, production, installation and service requirements
• Ensure continuous communication and update to all stakeholders using the agreed tools, identifying and utilising the correct construction technologies and guides ensuring that Vestas' quality standards are met
• Continuously evaluate project and work out lessons learned, both during project gates and after milestones and delivery

Your qualifications – what makes you a great fit! 

You will likely have a Bachelors' with potentially a Masters' degree within Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or similar. You will come from a background of handling highly complex large-scale projects, similar to the scope of building an onshore wind farm.

In addition, you have:

• Project Management experience preferably from managing large scale construction projects in an international environment
• Significant commercial knowledge and understanding, comfortable in engaging customers in a range of contractual and commercial subject matter
• Relationship Management skills, both from customer and subcontractor interactions
• Contract management - you will be used to handling complex legal documents, proficient in understanding the commercial implications of contractual aspects
• Solid business insight/analytical skills and good understanding of the value chain
• Knowledge of modular development /modular construction projects and new product introductions across a global value chain would be a benefit
• Certified in project management tools e.g. Prince2, IPMA, PMI, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar is ideal. Good IT skills and Experience with the Microsoft packages, SAP, BI or equivalent EPR knowledge

Your competencies:

• Solid relationship management skills and ability to coach, motivate and direct people
• Customer focused and solution-oriented
• Significant abilities in taking a clear overview the financial aspects of projects and act on deviations
• Proven ability to work both freely and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines
• Open-minded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team
• Solid communication skills in German & English, both written and verbal
• Willing to travel (mostly within Germany)

Your benefits – because your commitment counts! 

• Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects 

• Development & Expertise: 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 strong team spirit 

Join Vestas and you'll cultivate your career in an inspiring environment at a global wind turbine producer, which has an ongoing dedication to sustainability. We value initiative, the desire to take on responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Our Project Managers get exposure to a range of topics and they get the opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to various stakeholders, you will work with some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry and every day is a learning experience.

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 200 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 35,000 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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