Project Director

Are you an experienced project director with good knowledge of the offshore wind turbine industry? Do you have great interpersonal skills, and can you oversee and encourage multiple project teams of motivated project team members? Then you might be the Project Director we are looking for at Vestas.

APAC Customer Project Execution > Offshore Customer Project Execution

You will be part of our Project Management in Offshore Customer Project Execution which comprises a team of highly motivated colleagues, responsible for project execution including installation and commissioning of offshore wind turbines in the Asia Pacific region.

In addition to project implementation, our team also supports the rest of the Vestas' value chain with our knowledge of construction projects. Therefore, you will have great opportunities to spar with other parts within Customer Project Execution, and many of your tasks will also require cross-organisational collaboration.

Region APC > Customer Project Execution - APAC > Customer Project Execution - Offshore APAC

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the projects in your portfolio, ensuring that they are delivered on time, to budget and to the required safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for leadership and management of the Project Management department in the most value-adding way by engaging skilled people with the right set of competencies and skills. You will diligently manage relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and back office. You will guide and encourage members of the project team to develop their skills and competencies.

You will also be responsible for:

• Support other areas of the business requiring specialist construction knowledge e.g. Sales.
• Motivate team to engage in continuous improvement throughout the company.
• Encourage open and transparent cross functional collaboration across departments.
• Ultimate authority and responsibility for the Project.
• Ultimately accountable for effective Human Resources Management on the Project, and responsible for setting, overseeing and motivating the Project Team.
• Communicate effectively with the Customer to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Recognize and solve potential high-level problems with key stakeholders within other areas of the company.
• Develop, implement, and maintain sound business practices in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Project Management department in all aspects of the project life cycle
• Effectively communicate relevant information to the Head of Offshore Customer Project Execution
• Handle problems directly, using appropriate discretion, and respect for the individual
• Lend support to internal teams and task forces
• Provide cultural awareness to the team for them to understand the diversity between themselves and other people, countries, organizations, companies, etc.

Qualifications:

• Relevant education (e.g. Engineering or Contractual background, Project Manager education or similar)
• Product understanding and awareness
• 5-8 years experience from similar industry and from project management of large scale projects
• Risk Management skills
• Commercial acumen
• Contractual understanding
• Awareness of cultural diversity

Competencies:

• You have great interpersonal skills enabling you to handle customers and internal stakeholders in a professional manner;
• You should be good at encouraging, developing, and guiding your project teams;
• You should be someone who works in a pragmatical, structured and thorough manner, with high personal motivation and engagement;
• Have an ability to be outgoing at times, with the ability to build effective relationships with various in- & external stakeholders;
• Should be diligent, capable of prioritizing workloads and thrive well in a busy project environment.

What we offer:

We offer an interesting opportunity to oversee various offshore wind projects in the Asia Pacific region, while working collaboratively with a skilled team of engaged colleagues in Offshore Customer Project Execution. In addition, we offer great opportunities for professional and personal development, a broad interface with many stakeholders and the opportunity to apply your organisational & project management skills to optimise Offshore Customer Project Execution processes and prepare the Offshore Customer Project Execution team for the years to come.

• Great colleagues that support each other and work together
• Solid opportunities for professional and personal development
• A broad interface with many stakeholders· The opportunity to create the best supplier collaboration
• The opportunity to participate in our service sales strategy
• A position where you can contribute to a greener and sustainable future

Additional information

Primary work location: Tokyo HQ office. 5 days a week.

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 the 28th of February 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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