Head of CIM & Upgrade Management - #312849

Are you a leader, who finds motivation in people and technical leadership?

Service > Global Service Operations > CIM & Upgrade Management

Vestas' Global Service business was spun out as a separate business unit in 2014 due to the growing commercial and strategic significance of the service business. With our corporate strategy "Profitable Growth for Vestas" we have communicated specific, exciting growth targets for service in the coming three years. To achieve such targets while keeping our cost base steady requires a fundamental shift in how we operate - commercially as well as operationally.

The Global Service Planning team supports a sustainable growth and profitability through advanced operations intelligence, Process adherence, and service planning Optimization and Standardization.

Responsibilities

You will coordinate a small team of upgrade professionals in different geographical regions who will work constantly on increasing the Operational maturity and cost performance of all upgrade management topics.

While keeping high Safety and Quality standards, you will engage with our Service sites in the countries and Region you support to implement our Service LEAN roadmap and support the sites to increase their LEAN maturity.

The tasks you'll perform in your region will include to:

• Continuously maintain an overview of Platform related CIM Case portfolio
• Coordinate with Regions, CIM Case Implementation Plan, according to instructions & Procedures in close collaboration with CIM PMs, CIM Finance & Operations
• Coordinate CIM Cost Handshake process, ensure standardization deployment, and coordination between CIM PM, Lean, and Regions
• Follow Up on CIM Execution and ensure Performance Deviations are mitigated
• Assess training needs & reduce operational costs
• Facilitate share of global best practices
  
  

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, we expect that you have:

• Academic degree Bachelor level or higher
• Minimum 5 years of experience in change- and upgrade management in a global organization
• Managerial experience in long-distance leadership
  
  

Competencies

Skills

On a personal level, it is very important that you possess influence and persuasiveness and have significant technical and interpersonal skills. You have experience with change management and implementation in a global environment. You must also have experience promoting global improvements and standardization based on best practices. Moreover, we expect the following competencies:

• Superior implementation and facilitation skills
• Ability to create impact & connect with the service regions
• Technical skills (understanding of the components and products being upgraded)
• Superior written/verbal presentation and communication skills in English, plus the main language in the country/region you work within
  
  

What We Offer

You will develop in a consistent and high-paced team in a global environment. You will have a great impact and influence on the profitability and development of our business. For the right candidate, this position will be a platform for further professional and leadership development in a global organization.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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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.

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 173 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 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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