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Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Construction Documentation Readiness
The Program Management department ensures control, transparency, and accountability over the delivery of documentation that supports the deployment of wind turbines; manages cross-organisational dependencies; and enhances project management capabilities, tools, and execution standards through close collaboration with Documentation Departments, Product Platforms, Sales, Modules and Value Chain. We support the development of Value Chain Services (VCS) capabilities by implementing strategic and transformational initiatives that are aligned with business needs and the R&D strategy. Our work is closely connected to the Innovation, Concepts, Capability, and Excellence (IC2E) roadmap, helping to build long-term capabilities across the organization.
Responsibilities
* Define and align documentation scope packages with product platforms, modules, value chain (global service, global construction and global transport), CPx (commercial project execution) and documentation leads in VCS
* Own the B-level documentation plan, including milestones, training, IPC, translations, transport, construction, service documentation and OSOS
* Create, maintain and communicate delivery timelines and milestones to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overarching platform project plans
* Estimate and manage resource and cost budgets in SAP PPM, including translation and documentation PM hours
* Identify and resolve scope, budget, and timeline gaps between baseline and module delivery plans
* Oversee risk management and change control processes, escalating issues as needed
* Represent documentation in platform-level reviews (PMRs, TRs) and report on progress, risks, and budget
* Handover committed documentation plans to C-level for execution and ensure alignment across stakeholders
* Act as a bridge and a collaborator in both vertical (level A- B- C) and horizontal dimensions (modules, value chain, VCS)
* Deliver customer projects in alignment with contractual obligations, including product responses, performance milestones, and sales-project deliverables
Qualifications
* Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, project management, business administration, technical communication, or a related field
* Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA)
* 7 years of overall professional experience, with 3 - 5 years of experience in project management or a project environment, ideally in a technical, engineering, or product development environment
* Solid experience in managing cross-functional projects
* Experience working with global teams and managing distributed stakeholders
Competencies
* Project & Portfolio Management: Effective project planning, coordination, and execution skills across cross-functional teams
* Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to align and communicate effectively with modules, the value chain, documentation leads, and platform leadership to meet business objectives
* Tool Proficiency: Experience with SAP PPM, JIRA, SharePoint, and documentation management systems
* Analytical Approach: Comfortable using dashboards and KPIs to track progress, identify gaps, and report to leadership and steercos
* Process Governance: Understanding of lifecycle, change management, and quality assurance
* Communication & Facilitation: Effective skills in leading meetings, workshops, and cross-functional alignment sessions
* Escalation & Governance: Capable of managing escalations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks
* Risk & Change Management: Committed to identifying risks, managing change requests, and adjusting plans to maintain delivery commitments
* Strategic Alignment: Ability to translate platform-level goals into actionable documentation plans and deliverables
What we offer
You will join a global team motivated to be a part of the climate change solution. You will meet people with a broad range of skills, from a variety of cultures. We work with a mindset rooted in our values of Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Passion, and we take pride in delivering results that effectively support our mission.
Additional information
This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal, and requires up to 10 travel days per year. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.
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