Director, Global Customer Project Execution Planning

2 days ago

Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time
Director, Global Customer Project Execution Planning

Posted: 06 March 2025

Requisition ID: 63619

Location(s): Copenhagen S, Region Capital of Denmark, DK; Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Senior Management

Type of position: Full-Time

We are looking for a skilled professional to join Vestas in this exciting new role focused on improving our global planning capabilities. If you excel at managing internal stakeholders and have a keen interest and understanding of planning, we want to hear from you.

Region NCE > Global Customer Project Execution > Global Project Planning

The Planning function is one of the seven key functions within the Global Customer Project Execution department, alongside Project Management, Bid Management, PMO, Contract Management, and Installation & Commissioning. The goal is to optimise the value of Offshore and Onshore Wind Projects by creating and applying best practices, tools, and processes in partnership with regional teams and various departments.

As the Global Customer Project Execution Planning Director, you will play a crucial leadership role in managing planning excellence and bridging the gap between project execution and planning. You will be instrumental in standardising and advancing planning capabilities, providing support to global and regional teams in improving project and portfolio results.

In this role, you will be the primary stakeholder and strategic partner for Technology, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Transport, and Digital Solutions functions. You will work closely with these teams to integrate planning insights into business processes, tools, and systems, promote cross-functional synergies, and ensure that planning strategies align with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership in Customer Project Execution planning, aligning with global and regional goals.
  • Standardise planning methodologies and implement best practices, especially in Primavera P6 and other tools.
  • Act as the main liaison between global and regional Customer Project Execution Planning teams, ensuring planning excellence.
  • Implement integrated project planning strategies to enhance project completion efficiency and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with IT and digital teams to optimise technical aspects of Primavera P6 and related initiatives.
  • Oversee the global customer project portfolio, identifying risks and opportunities within project schedules.
  • Manage and mentor a team of planning professionals, improving performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • A relevant university degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Over 10 years of experience in construction projects, including on-site execution and planning.
  • Over 5 years of experience in people leadership, with strong leadership skills in a global matrix organisation and the ability to guide without direct authority.
  • Knowledge of Primavera P6 as a project/construction planning tool.
  • Familiarity with sales contracts and managing construction projects in a global context.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Experience in executing and/or planning onshore and offshore wind projects.
  • Leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Skilled at bridging the gap between project execution and planning to enhance efficiency and best practices.
  • Proficient communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Highly collaborative, with a global and multicultural perspective.
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Motivated, results-driven, and focused on operational excellence.

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with ample opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at a global wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a steadfast technical approach.

Additional information

Primary work location: Copenhagen or Aarhus, Denmark

Expected travel: up to 50 travel days per year

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note 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 06/04/2025.

You can apply online by clicking on the "Apply Online" button at the top or bottom of this page.

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