Vestas is Hiring | Assistant Project Manager |
Position – Assistant Project Manager
Company – Vestas
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
Job description
Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!
Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Nacelle Module > Nacelle Project Management
The Nacelle Project Management Department consists of +15 highly skilled and qualified Project Managers and Planners at three different sites (India, Portugal, and Denmark). The department is responsible for the portfolio management and execution of projects in the Nacelle Module where we have +200 employees. We are responsible for the full lifecycle of the product and therefore projects can be both Technology Projects, New Product Development, and Projects to support the Operational part of the Business.
The Nacelle Module primarily develops Structural and Mechanical components within the sub-modules Base Frame and Yaw, Rear Structure and Internals, Cooling and Conditioning, Transport, Construction and Maintenance, Modularized Nacelle, and Cover.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for running at least one project within our organization
- You will together with the line management and the technical leads ensure that we deliver as agreed within the project boundaries (Planning / Coordination)
- You will always have broad external exposure in the company and you need to coordinate and align with cross-functional teams & other modules / full value chain
- You will also have departmental responsibilities
- Ensure that benefits are captured in projects, and input for negotiation for the project’s prioritization is given
- Facilitate business case considerations to be able to prioritize projects and project change scenarios
- Build and maintain relations with a large range of stakeholders in the entire value chain, keeping your project team motivated and your stakeholders supportive
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical / Similar specialization
- Project management education or relevant project management training courses
- Project management certifications in Prince2 / IPMA are good to have
- Minimum 2-7 years of proven experience in the management of medium to high-complexity R&D projects within the Manufacturing Industry
- Experience with managing several projects simultaneously
- Experience using project management tools such as JIRA / MS-Project / SAP PPM
- Great language skills (verbal and written) in English are required
- Experience with global matrix organizations and managing many stakeholders across the value chain
- You are proficient in working with advanced project management tools (e.g. SAP PPM, MS Project, JIRA), KPI, and project performance metrics
Competencies
- You can develop teams through challenging projects
- You are enthusiastic, result-oriented, and have a good sense of responsibility
- You have good interpersonal skills including proficiencies in conflict resolution
- You have a solid commercial understanding and can naturally incorporate external. partners, as well as the full value chain of Vestas, into your daily work
- You have advanced communication skills verbally and in writing and you are experienced in communicating with stakeholders at all levels
- You are structured, detailed, and administratively significant
What We Offer
You will get the chance to make an impact on the green agenda with innovative solutions. In a fast-growing organization, you will find yourself in an exciting and sometimes unpredictable job with motivated and skilled colleagues. We have a diverse mix of experience and skills, working closely together to make Vestas’ vision a reality. You will experience a ‘people first’ attitude with a lot of empowerment and responsibilities. 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
Your primary workplace will be Vestas India, Chennai.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please don’t hesitate to apply on or before 15th January 2024.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner in sustainable energy solutions. We specialize 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 that embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to creating and sustaining 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.
