Associate Project Manager

Vestas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their Melbourne team. This role involves supporting the planning and execution of strategic projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams for effective communication and alignment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in project coordination.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination or similar.
• Familiarity with project management principles.
• CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution.
• Collaborate with teams for project alignment.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cost tracking

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Jira

Excel

Job description

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SBU APAC, Service, APAC Service Management Office, Project management office Department

We are looking for talented, highly motivated and tenacious Associate Project Manager for our Service department at Vestas Asia-Pacific & China (APAC).

Vestas Asia-Pacific & China (APAC) is a Vestas sales business unit with operations in Australia and New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Shri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Mongolia and China. We are responsible for the Sales, Project, Installation and Service of wind farms throughout these regions.

Project management office (PMO) department within the APAC service is responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of global and regional projects by establishing governance frameworks, aligning with corporate standards, and supporting project managers with planning, execution, and reporting. It partners with sub-regional teams to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives, maintains a centralized project portfolio, and provides tools, templates, and training to ensure consistency and quality. The PMO also tracks cost-out initiatives to drive operational efficiency, and serves as a communication hub for stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment on strategic projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Renewable Energy, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project support, or a similar role-preferably in the energy, industrial services, or infrastructure sectors.

• Familiarity with project management principles and tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, SAP, Jira, or similar platforms).

• Basic understanding of cost tracking, risk management, Change management and performance reporting.

• CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, or equivalent certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of Strategic regional and global projects by assisting with scheduling, task coordination, and progress tracking.

• Collaborate with sub-regional teams to identify project opportunities, gather inputs, and ensure alignment with strategy.

• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders by organizing meetings, preparing summaries, and ensuring timely follow-ups and issue resolution.

• Assist in tracking cost-out initiatives, maintaining risk logs, and supporting continuous improvement efforts through data collection and reporting.

• Use project management tools to update task statuses, generate reports, and support governance of sub-regional projects

• Project Support & Coordination: Assists in planning, tracking, and executing projects using standard tools and processes.

• Communication & Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and ensures clear, timely stakeholder communication.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Supports data analysis, reporting, and helps identify and resolve project issues.

• Time Management & Adaptability: Manages multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Contributes to process enhancements and supports initiatives that improve service quality.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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