Requisition ID: 63355
Responsibilities
As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for handling the technical aspects of large-scale offshore construction projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements and targets. Acting as the primary technical authority within the project team and towards the customer, you will provide guidance, direction, and solutions for all technical matters throughout the construction phase. Your responsibilities will include
* Take full technical ownership of offshore project execution across the entire project lifecycle
* Develop a deep understanding of the offshore wind market, customer needs, and offshore operational requirements. Leverage technical knowledge to implement optimal solutions and continuous improvement in offshore project execution
* Ensure technical scope, milestones, and deliverables are well-defined and met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
* Act as the key technical liaison between Offshore Construction Project Execution and Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) for your assigned projects
* Address and resolve technical problems that arise during construction, maintaining the integrity of project execution
* Work closely with the Pre-installation Project Manager, Technical Site Specialist, Installation Manager, and Commissioning Manager to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment across the value chain
* Build and maintain positive relationships with key technical stakeholders within customer organizations, ensuring their requirements are incorporated into Vestas’ project execution
* Following an intensive induction, you will be fully immersed in Vestas’ offshore activities, contributing to the well-executed offshore wind projects and supporting Vestas’ significant growth in the sector
Qualifications
* A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine Engineering, or a related field, complemented by commercial insight or interest. Alternatively, a commercial background with a strong understanding of technical aspects
* Experience in technical negotiations, especially involving heavy machinery, power plant equipment, or similar industries
* Experience in wind energy or an industrial plant environment is beneficial
* Good project management skills
* Fluency in business English (spoken and written)
* Its beneficial, if you are fluent in any Scandinavian or European language
CompetenciesWe see the ideal candidate possessing the following personality and competencies
* Ability to interact proficiently with a diverse range of technical and commercial stakeholders
* Good presentation skills, with the confidence to engage and present to business unit management
* Ability to work in demanding and high-pressure environments, such as tendering and construction phases
* Organized, flexible, and collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making
* A goal-oriented approach with the ability to develop creative technical solutions. Good analytical skills to identify and optimize value propositions for offshore projects
* High level of customer focus, with a holistic understanding of how technical solutions reshape commercial and contractual aspects of a project
* Ability to balance technical excellence with business goals, ensuring alignment with customer needs
What we offer
We offer an engaging and vibrant work environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of technical and commercial stakeholders. This role provides a platform to develop good communication and relationship-building skills while enhancing your ability to engage with business unit management through engaging and professional presentations. You will be part of an intense environment, particularly within tendering and construction phases, where collaboration and flexibility are key to reaching our goals. We promote a culture that values organization and teamwork, empowering you to carry out solutions and make significant decisions. Additionally, we emphasize customer and business focus, ensuring that technical solutions align seamlessly with commercial and contractual targets. You will gain valuable experience in balancing technical excellence with business strategy, enabling successful project execution and long-term growth.