Project Manager (9854)

Are you passionate about project management? Can you handle large construction projects? Would you like to transform your skills, understanding and innovative solutions into effectively delivered projects? Then take a look at this exciting opportunity to develop your career at Vestas, a market leader in sustainable energy. We are looking for a Project Manager that value collaboration, innovation and impact.


Construction > PM Reg. British Isles. North. EU & Balt. > Project Management
Construction is responsible for installing, commissioning and finally handover wind farms to our customers. Working closely together with the customer and other stakeholders is a key parameter to ensure this happens safely, efficiently and with a high-quality standard. With an order intake higher than ever, the Construction organization is key in the race for finding the most sustainable solutions to the best price and thereby for us to secure a greener future.


You and your Project Manager colleagues in Construction will be responsible to align and sign off the project scope with Sales and ensure that the wind turbine installation projects are planned and completed within the scope of the contract, within budget, on time and in the right quality. Customer relationship management, quality and cost control, safety, risk-benefit assessment and leadership towards the complete project team are key functions in this role. There is a strong collaborate spirit in the team. People support each other and take great pride in their work. You will join an international, diverse team, that is characterized by Vestas' values Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion which form the backbone for our culture of striving for world class.


Responsibilities
Your main responsibility is to create, maintain and guide project balancing scopes, budgets, resources and timelines - and to identify, escalate, 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 to:
Align and sign off project scope with Sales including support during the negotiation phase
Ensure that your projects are cost efficient for the benefit of the customer and to stay competitive in the market
Align and balance requirements within product, production, installation and service requirements
Be key contact for the customer after the handover from Sales, from handover to defining the resource planning and milestones needed for profitable project execution
Ensure continuous communication and update to all stakeholders using the agreed tools
Continuously evaluate project and work out lessons learned, both during project gates and after milestones and delivery
Ensure that project planning corresponds with contractual agreements, follow up on changes and involve relevant legal resources
Identify and utilise the correct construction technologies and guides ensuring that Vestas quality standards are met



Qualifications
You probably have a Bachelor's or Master's degree within Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or similar. You could have a commercial background combined with technical understanding or a technical background combined with solid commercial understanding. In addition, you have:
Project Management experience for example from handling large scale construction projects or complex technical equipment in an international environment
Experience with modular construction projects is advantageous
Good business understanding including analytical skills and good understanding of the value chain
Ability to keep the overview and think ahead, but also to appreciate the operational aspects
Certified in project management tools e.g. IPMA, PMI, Prince2, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar
Knowledge of modular development and new product introductions across a global value chain
Good IT skills and Experience with the Microsoft packages, SAP, BI or equivalent EPR knowledge



Competencies
Good social skills and ability to coach, motivate and guide people
Customer focused and solution-oriented
Solid ability to overview the financial aspects of projects and act on deviations
Proven ability to work both with limited supervision 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 English, both written and verbal
Willing to travel



What we offer
You will be part of the pioneer within sustainable energy solutions and you will get the chance to make an impact on the green agenda while getting challenged and developing yourself both professional and staff. In a fast-growing business, you will find yourself in an exciting and sometimes job with motivated and skilled colleagues. We have a diverse mix of experience and skills, working close together to make Vestas' vision a reality. You will experience a 'people first' attitude with a lot of empowerment and responsibility. In short, join Vestas and you will find yourself working in a spirit of worldwide collaboration while enjoying the knowledge that you are making a positive difference for the future.


Additional information
Work location is Malmö, Sweden.


For the right candidate, we can consider locations across Denmark, Norway, Sweden or Hamburg.


This position requires approximately 30% travel activity per year.


Application deadline is the 17th of January 2021.


For further information please contact Senior Manager Project Management, Henrik Thun at +4915146728570.