Vestas is Hiring | Project Planner |

Position – Project Planner
Company – Vestas
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Job description

The point of a critical evVestas 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!

Applications, Controls & Electrical > Control Hardware > Control HW Project Management

The Control Hardware Project Management consists of a group of highly experienced and diverse Project Managers and Planners who work across Platform, technology, and legacy portfolios.
The department is part of the Control Hardware organization which delivers the turbine Hardware infrastructure including Electronics, Cables, Sensors, Panels, and Power supplies. We have a significant focus on continuous improvements and seek to optimize the way we work. The department has a mix of Technology development and Project execution

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinated, implemented, and controlled the project plans/schedules according to Project Mandates, approved Project Initiation Documents and Vestas Governance
• Support, facilitate, and document planning sessions independently
• Deliver line of sight for the Project Managers (incl. interdependencies/impact, critical paths, S-curves, etc.)
• Gather actual data, update project schedules, and develop accurate schedule forecasts
• Evaluate and identify risks and issues compromising project schedules and develop plans to mitigate them
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and escalate when necessary
• Support, work, and give input on the delivery of agreed project results within the tolerances for scope, quality, time, cost, risks, and benefits
• Expert in Microsoft Project. Excel, Power BI
• Good Experience in JIRA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Masters degree in Mechanical / Aerospace / Similar engineering
• 3+ years of pragmatic experience as a dedicated Project Planner
• Proficient communication and presentation skills in English, both verbally and in writing
• Bachelor’s degree in project management or engineering
• PRINCE2, PMP, or similar project management certificate
• Know-how from a heavy-duty industry (e.g. energy industry, car manufacturing industry, shipyard industry, construction industry, etc.)
• Experienced user of project planning tools such as JIRA

Competencies

• You take joint responsibility for our project team’s performance, responsibility for your decisions and speak up when facing challenges and issues
• You communicate upwards, outwards, and downwards in an open, direct, and honest way to ensure full transparency and alignment
• You approach our projects with curiosity and develop them diligently
• Actively and passionately with a focus on cooperation, stakeholder management, and “what is best for Vestas”
• Skilled communication and presentation skills

What We Offer
We offer an opportunity to be part of a solid team in an exciting business with very good products, supporting Vestas’ overall mission. The working environment in Control Hardware is informal but with clear direction. You will be part of an effective matrix organization split between line management, technical leadership, and project execution.

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 be advised to apply on or before 30th November 2023.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised 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.