Senior Project Manager, P&ES

Lead high‑impact digital initiatives in the Customer Reporting and Plant Data Management Value Streams, enabling effectful global operation of the Vestas power plant

Join a purpose‑driven R&D team where your leadership helps advance the transition to a more sustainable future.

 

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Project Management

Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is the integrated CTO and COO organization within Vestas, encompassing the full industrial value chain — from Research & Development, Procurement and Manufacturing to Supply Chain and Quality. VTO’s mission is to transform the way Vestas engineers, sources, contracts, manufactures and delivers its products to consistently meet the highest standards for quality, cost efficiency and time-to-market.

Plant & Energy Solutions is the Vestas R&D department responsible for transforming Vestas turbines into fully configurable, intelligent renewable power plants.

The department drives the development of end‑to‑end power plant solutions, ensuring that Vestas continues to deliver industry‑leading high performing, reliable Power Plants to customers worldwide.

Core solution areas within Plant & Energy Solutions include:

• Power & Grid Control
• SCADA & Cybersecurity
• Customer Performance Reporting
• Plant Data Management

Through these capabilities, Plant & Energy Solutions plays a key role in enabling data‑driven operations, optimizing plant performance, and supporting Vestas’ long‑term service and digital ambitions.

 

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager within Plant & Energy Solutions, you will hold end‑to‑end responsibility for a portfolio of strategic projects across Customer Reporting and Plant Data Management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own and manage a portfolio of complex, cross‑functional projects related to Plant Data Management platforms and Customer Reporting solutions, optimizing the delivery according to business needs and commitments
• Partner closely with Product Managers to define, maintain, and execute the product strategy and multi‑year product roadmaps within the Plant Data Management and Customer Reporting domains. Lead the specification, planning, and execution of product development initiatives
• Provide functional leadership to Product Managers and Senior Functional Leads, aligning priorities, dependencies, and execution across value streams in an agile setup
• Drive stakeholder alignment across a global landscape, engaging with senior stakeholders from R&D, Digital Solutions, Service, and other business units to ensure clear ownership, governance, and decision‑making
• Navigate complex legacy landscapes by leading deep‑dive analyses into existing data products, usage patterns, and stakeholders, and translating findings into structured, scalable solutions
• Ensure robust governance, documentation, and transparency across the project and product lifecycle, supporting a coherent and future‑proof data ecosystem
• Act as a key contributor to shaping the long‑term direction of Plant Data capabilities, supporting continuous improvement, agility, and innovation across Vestas’ renewable power plant solutions

 

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background within digitalization, data platforms, IT, or software development, with a solid understanding of data‑driven solutions and cloud‑based environments
• 10+ years’ experience leading digital product or solution development in project‑based or agile environments
• Formal education or certification in project, program, or portfolio management, with experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Ability to translate business needs into clear direction for technical teams
• Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders through clear communication
• Inspiring leader who creates purpose, motivates teams, and drives execution forward

 

Competencies

• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate fluently in English and engage confidently with global, senior stakeholders
• High level of stakeholder awareness, coordination, and collaboration across technical and business domains
• Ability to work effectively in agile and hybrid delivery models, navigating complexity and ambiguity
• A clear sense of ownership, structure, and governance when working with legacy systems and evolving product landscapes

 

What we offer

In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening Vestas’ industry‑leading digital capabilities, contributing directly to the development of intelligent renewable power plant solutions. Your work will have a meaningful global impact, supporting Vestas’ mission to drive the transition towards a carbon‑neutral energy system worldwide.

 

Additional information

Primary work location: Aarhus, Denmark

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 3rd June 2026.

 

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DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

 

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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 185 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 30,000 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 which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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