Assistant Project Manager

Department

Welcome to our Customer Project Execution (CPX) team in Asia (Onshore)

We are dedicated to delivering projects to our customers across the Asia region. Our success hinges on close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, cost-efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards. As a member of the CPX Project Management team, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of Wind Turbine Supply/Installation projects. You will ensure that projects are executed within the scope of the contract, on budget, on schedule, and with impeccable quality. Key functions of this role include customer relationship management, cost and schedule control, safety and quality management, risk and opportunity assessment, and providing leadership to the entire project team across regions/locations. Join us in driving excellence and innovation in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project activities across initiating, planning, monitoring and controlling, and closing phases, ensuring safe execution and adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure project activities are planned and executed in accordance with contractual scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify and drive the resolution of project issues within assigned scope, ensuring timely and practical outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely project reports, including overall status, progress, schedule, risks and opportunities, and key issues and resolutions.
• Contribute to QHSE efforts, promoting an injury- and incident-free safety culture at project sites.
• Manage and track customer deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, customers, and site teams to ensure smooth execution of operational activities.
• Maintain project governance and management system, e.g., Stage Gage Model, Active Risk Management.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Management and customers.
• Representing Vestas' values and uphold high standards of performance and integrity.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Contract Management, or a related discipline, combined with strong technical and contractual understanding.
• 4-7 years of Project Management experience primarily from managing large scale construction projects in an international environment.
• Experience with modular construction projects is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an overall project perspective while effectively managing day-to-day operational activities, ensuring alignment with safety, schedule, quality, and contractual requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment of expectations, and timely resolution of issues.
• Capability of developing and maintaining structured project reporting, providing accurate and timely updates on progress, risks, and performance in line with internal governance requirement.
• Capability of negotiating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve aligned, practical, and commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a good understanding of the value chain.
• Knowledge of the Stage Gate model.
• Risk Management competencies.
• Commercial insight.
• Product understanding and awareness.
• Knowledge of modular development and new product introductions across a global value chain is beneficial.
• Contractual as well as technical understanding.
• Awareness of cultural diversity.
• Certified in project management tools, e.g., Prince2, IPMA, PMP
• Good IT skills and experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, BI, or equivalent EPR knowledge.

Competencies

• Has a keen safety mindset and is able to drive underlying behaviors and cultures that improve safety performance on projects.
• Proven ability to work both individually and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines.
• Open-minded and is proactive toward taking on a wide range of tasks and responsibilities as required to support project objectives.
• Customer focused and solution-oriented.
• Good communication skills in both English and Japanese, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel
• Hold valid driver's license in Japan

What we Offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful, and a global culture, a competitive compensation package, and long-term career development opportunities. Choose us, choose a brilliant future!

We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to go the extra mile to achieve results.
Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely on professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, please remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation dates, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal details not relevant to the role, before submitting your CV. Please keep your CV focused on work and educational details, and the necessary information that we contact you (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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 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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