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Vestas

Lead Project Manager

Vestas
Portugal · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Are you enthusiastic about project management?


Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Project Execution

The Project Execution department is a vital part of the Turbine Control Software organization within Vestas Power Solutions. Our department is responsible for delivering software development projects that make Vestas turbines efficient and safe to operate. We are a team of highly skilled and experienced Project Managers and Project Technical Leads located across three different sites in India, Portugal, and Denmark.

As a member of the Project Execution team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.


Responsibilities

As a Project Manager you'll be responsible for:

  • Delivery of agreed project scope within the tolerances for time, cost, quality, scope, risks, and benefits
  • Plan, develop, implement, and control the project according to Vestas Governance and report to relevant stakeholders
  • Ensure value chain alignment with a large range of project stakeholders
  • Setup an effective organization of your projects including solid governance - Project Leadership is key in this role
  • Ensure proper project risk management of software development projects
  • Foster a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for enhancing workflows, processes, and overall ways of working.


Qualifications

  • We expect that you have a Diploma or Master level education within the relevant academic field (e.g. Engineering or Business)
  • Minimum 5 years of proven experience in managing medium to high complexity Software Product development projects in a matrix organization with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
  • Ideally have achieved recognized Project Management accreditation (either Prince2, PMI or similar)
  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies and project management tools such as Jira, MS Project; Confluence
  • Solid language skills (verbal and written) in English are required


Competencies

  • High level of leadership & communication skills targeting the relevant audience in the organization, across cultures
  • Open-minded and attracted by an international and high pace environment
  • Ability to take ownership and effectively engage in continuous improvements within the project execution within the department


What We Offer

We offer an opportunity to be part of a solid team in an exciting business with very solid products, supporting Vestas' overall mission. The working environment in Turbine Control Software is informal but with clear direction.

You will be part of an effective matrix organization split between line management, technical leadership, and project execution.

Come join us and you will be part of an international organization with opportunities to grow and develop in the job - both professionally and personally.


Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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Posted
Dec 11, 2024
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Porto
Company
Vestas

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Categories

Engineering Information Technology Project Management

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