Head of Portfolio Management

7 days ago


Aarhus, Denmark Vestas Full time

Are you ready to advance innovation and guide strategic initiatives that shape the future of renewable energy? Vestas is hiring a visionary Head of Portfolio Management to oversee our R&D team, manage diverse portfolios, and set best practices across the organization. With a global reach and a commitment to reducing the cost of energy, you’ll have an integral part in revolutionizing wind energy solutions.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Portfolio Management

Vestas R&D is committed to developing advanced wind energy innovations, products, and technologies that lower the cost of energy and maximize value for our customers, Vestas and the global environment.

Our Portfolio Management R&D team oversees and manages a comprehensive portfolio of activities across Vestas R&D. This spans from early-stage innovation across technologies and product solutions to business-supporting activities. We thrive in a diverse and open team environment, where each member has the opportunity to grow personally and contribute to our team's development and achievements. We win as a team and believe that embracing diversity and inclusion is key to making a real impact on renewable energy in the future.

As the Head of Portfolio Management R&D, you will guide a small team of highly skilled portfolio managers and analysts while engaging the broader portfolio community, sub-portfolio owners, and managers to get the job done.

Responsibilities

  1. Oversee budgets, schedules, and progress across all sub-portfolios to ensure we are on track to meet our strategic goals.
  2. Facilitate the overall portfolio governance to oversee changes and facilitate rebalancing of sub-portfolios to secure the right balance between risk, timeline, budgets, and resources.
  3. Ensure clear and transparent communication regarding decisions and status of the portfolio within the portfolio community, among stakeholders, and to management.
  4. Support sub-portfolio owners and managers with analysis of their portfolio performance.
  5. Exemplify and promote portfolio management best practices, culture, and behavior across the organization.

Qualifications

  1. Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
  2. Experience with management of complex portfolios in large global project organizations.
  3. Project management experience in large global project organizations is desirable.
  4. Formal training and certification (e.g., Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Project Management Professional (PMP)) is desirable.
  5. Motivate, empower, develop, and guide your team.
  6. An effective listener who draws on the resources and competencies of the entire team.
  7. Advanced analytical skills to assess project performance and make data-driven decisions.
  8. Feel comfortable in making the required decisions and setting direction when it matters.
  9. Have a positive mindset with a focus on opportunities and keep sight of our targets and commitments when faced with challenges.
  10. Solid stakeholder management skills and good communication skills with the ability to address senior management and have impactful dialogues with colleagues.

What we offer

We offer an exciting workplace with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inclusive and international work environment with the leading wind turbine manufacturer in the world. We value diversity, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional, multi-cultural, and exciting environment and you will be an integral part of the most important product development projects in the renewables industry.

Additional information

The primary work location is Aarhus, Denmark.

To be considered for this role, you must apply online before November 28, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

For more information, please get in touch with Rasmus Svendsen, VP, Modularisation & Portfolio Management, at

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