Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d)

at  Vestas

QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering background (Electrical, Mechanical, Marine or related) combined with commercial insight/interest. Alternatively, commercial background with solid interest in the understanding of technical aspects
• Experience in directing technical negotiations, ideally of heavy machinery, power plant equipment or similar
• Previous experience in wind energy or industrial plant environment would be beneficial
• Strong project management skills would be beneficial
• Fluency in business English both spoken and written is required; additional Scandinavian or European languages would be an advantage
• Flexibility for travel

The Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) will work closely with the Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) to ensure flawless execution of the project and ultimately support the Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) in ensuring that technical aspects of the project are delivered on time, to budget and to the required safety and quality standards (within agreed specifications). The key words being support, co-ordination, development oversight, interface tracking & control, risk identification & escalation, project requirements and priority focus. During your work you will be exposed to large and complex organization and you should thrive in being so.
The Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) will discuss and align with the Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) on which activities/sub-projects within the project to be involved in, i.e. day-to-day communication and alignment with the relevant stakeholders, all aimed at helping the Technical Project Manager effectively manage the technical aspects of the project.
The Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) will have delegated authority to act on behalf of the Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) during internal meetings when the Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) is not in attendance., and the Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) shall also be able to substitute the Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) towards the Customer during absence. The Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) will assist and support in terms of ensuring an understanding of the technical scope within the project team, coordinating technical deliverables and providing support through all stages of the construction project, including technical issues that might arise.
The Deputy Technical Project Manager (f/w/d) will also assist in regards to maintaining a close dialogue with the Pre-installation Project Manager (f/w/d), Technical Site Specialist (f/w/d), Installation Manager (f/w/d) and Commissioning Manager (f/w/d) to provide support on any technical issues which arise, and ensure alignment throughout the value chain.

Other responsbilities will include:

• Following intensive induction, you will be assigned to Vestas activities for offshore
• You are expected to take the full project lifecycle responsibility for the technical execution of offshore projects
• You will need to network to build relationships with the key technical stakeholders in your customers’ organizations, promoting their requirements inside Vestas and ensuring a successful execution of offshore projects
• You will be the link between the Offshore Construction Project Execution and VTO (technology organization on your respective project(s) and topics
• You will develop a strong understanding of the offshore market and customer requirements as well as offshore operational knowledge
• It is expected that you adhere and advocate our Vestas values; Simplicity, Passion, Accountability, Collaboration