Lead Specialist, Product Lifecycle Management

At Vestas we create the solution for a more sustainable future. Global Service Commercial & Products is looking for a new colleague in the Product Governance and Lifecycle Management area. Are you interested in joining Vestas as a Lead Specialist to manage the product phase-out roadmap? Then have a look at this opportunity.

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The purpose of the Product Governance and Lifecycle Management function is to optimize the commercial portfolio of products in Service. To contribute to this objective, we run improvement initiatives within the product management area, perform business evaluation of products, optimize product information management, and manage product end-of-life activities.

Responsibilities

This position reports to the Head of Product Governance and Lifecycle Management. Working as a Lead Specialist, Product Lifecycle Management in Service Product Management, you will be engaging with different products over time and taking them through different stages of End of Life. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing product phase-out activities across different organizational areas
• Building/contributing to: product phase-out roadmap, business cases, product strategies
• Ensuring delivery and implementation by coordinating efforts within project team
• Risk management and project resource management
• Communication to a broad group of stakeholders, globally, cross-functional, and at multiple organizational levels
• Supporting the development of relevant processes within the subject matter area.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with product phase-out/end-of-life activities
• At least 3 years of experience with project/implementation management, in international and complex organizations
• Being familiar with the product management discipline in general
• International stakeholder management experience, with a demonstrated ability to understand and meet stakeholder expectations at various management levels
• Being familiar with the wind industry, sales, operational, and supply chain processes will be beneficial
• Experience or certification in change management would be an advantage
• To effectively fulfill the above responsibilities, you might come from very different academic backgrounds, but we would like you to have, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree

Competencies

• Ability to understand and work across highly complex processes and multiple departments within the value chain
• Problem solving and pursuing goals in matrix organization
• Business acumen
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management skills. Decision making, directing people and empowering individuals
• Proficient organizational skills, pragmatic approach to tasks, and the professionalism to manage varying workloads
• Positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset with a clear and constructive approach to feedback and requirements - ability to work efficiently within different groups of interest
• Fluency in English, both in oral and in writing

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with valuable opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, varied, supportive, and international work environment in the sustainable energy sector. You will be taking part in establishing new function to set your footprints within Vestas, as a part of an international team with a collaborative mindset, motivated to make meaningful contributions, which values initiative, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional Information

The primary work location is Szczecin (Poland).

For the right candidate we can also consider other European locations with Vestas office, especially in Aarhus in Denmark.

This position might require travel up to 15% of the time, mostly to Europe. If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please apply online as soon as possible. We will be conducting interviews continuously and will finalize the selection once we identify the ideal candidate.

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 - 05.07.2025

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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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