Project Manager

Project Management, Northeast Asia

Region APC > Construction & Operations APAC > Project Management Team Japan

Responsibilities

• Tender and Project Operation management

• Coordinate overall tender process, technical/commercial discussion, and submission of Onshore Turbine supply and supervise projects

• Communicate with various internal/extenral stakeholders

• Applying contractual obligations to client expectations, while upholding Vestas' contract position.

• Negotiate agreed outcomes to contract disputes, and finalise contract legals on project completion.

• Accurate and timely reporting to management and customers.

• Ensure transition from Sales to Project Management and to Service.

• Assess issues and risk, deliver resolutions.

• Ensure the project meets its requirements.

• Determine, implement and analyse the project cost controls.

• Project progress reports, collated monthly and at milestones, variances to timeline and OH&S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or business economics, MBA or professional license in Engineering is advantage

• Electrical engineering qualifications are preferred

• At least 8 years' experience managing projects

• Good knowledge in planning software, preferably Primavera Planner (P6)

Language and other reuirements

• Business Japanese language skill with business level English.

• Currently withholds Japanese work permit. 

• Driving License in Japan is required

Competencies

• Strong in building working relationships (internal and external)

• Solid understanding/qualification of Project Management Principals

• Solid understanding of contracts, insurance and commercial terms

• Well organised and capable of meeting agreed deadlines

• Strategic thinking with operational focus

• Risk & Opportunity Management during tender & project execution

• Organizational thinking, planning & adherence to timelines

• Person with good communication skills

• Take own initiatives and ensure for results

• toughness under stressful circumstances

What We Offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, attractive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to gmake an effort

• 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 make your mark on our service sales strategy

• A position where you can contribute to a greener and sustainable future

Additional information

Primary work location: Tokyo 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 31st of December 2023.

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 145 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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.