Director, Value Chain Processes

Vestas; Aarhus kommune; Hybrid; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a senior leader to head the newly established Value Chain Processes department, building its culture, capabilities and operating model to connect product design through field execution. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, establish governance and create scalable, digitally connected processes across the value chain.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, change management expertise, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality, traceable deliverables in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in engineering, industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or process development with formal leadership education.
• Experience in change management, organizational development, or transformation is essential.
• Proven track record leading global teams and engaging stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.
• Experience building operating models, governance and continuous-improvement practices in complex industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the newly established Value Chain Processes department, building people, capabilities and an operating model for cross-functional execution.
• Create the roadmap to transform a fragmented process landscape into a scalable, standardized, digitally connected ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain process artifacts (MBoMs, SBoMs, Process Plans, Control Plans, Task Lists) supporting value-chain execution.
• Establish governance and ways of working to deliver high-quality, traceable deliverables aligned with APQP4Wind.
• Serve as the key integrator across product design, process engineering, documentation and execution.
• Champion digitalisation, traceability and information reuse across systems and deliverables.
• Build strategic partnerships across R&D, Transport, Construction, Service, Quality and Value Chain Services to accelerate transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Global leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Governance

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Join us in developing process design for the Transport, Construction and Service of our wind turbines. This is a unique opportunity to build, improve and transform a newly established global team with a clear purpose: to provide our Value Chain with effective process deliverables to support safe, efficient and right-first-time execution. Working closely across product development, process engineering, documentation and the Value Chain, your team will be central in connecting design to execution and create a positive, measurable impact on execution performance in Transport, Construction and Service.

Technology Operations > Transformation, Enablement Innovation > Value Chain Services

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a newly established global team, develop its capabilities and ways of working, and guide a meaningful transformation that creates a positive impact for our internal customers across Transport, Construction and Service. You will shape the transformation of a fragmented and immature landscape of process related deliverables into a standardised, scalable and digitally connected operating model, improving traceability, process quality and operational performance. Supported by an engaged leadership network, you will define and set the roadmap towards the long-term vision, promote a culture of involvement and continuous improvement, and enable safer, more efficient and right-first-time execution across the value chain.

Responsibilities

You will lead the newly established Value Chain Processes department, building the people, capabilities and operating model required to connect critical process deliverables from product design through to field execution. Through effective people leadership, cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement, you will help transform a fragmented landscape of process deliverables into a standardised, scalable and digitally connected way of working.

• Develop and shape a newly established global department, defining its culture, capabilities, operating model and long-term direction, build, engage and develop a diverse global team, creating an environment characterised by trust, involvement, collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning
• Create the roadmap and guide the transformation of a fragmented and immature process landscape into a scalable, standardized, and digitally connected process ecosystem
• Create and maintain MBoMs, SBoMs, Process Plans, Control Plans and Task Lists, ensuring they effectively support value-chain execution throughout the lifecycle
• Establish the capabilities, governance and ways of working required to deliver high-quality, traceable and reusable process deliverables complying to APQP4Wind principles
• Act as the key integrator across the end-to-end process-design chain, connecting product development, process engineering, documentation and execution
• Champion digitalisation, traceability and information reuse across systems and deliverables to improve efficiency, quality and scalability
• Build effective strategic partnerships across R D, Transport, Construction, Service, Quality and Value Chain Services to accelerate the transformation and the enablement of efficient execution in the Value Chain

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Substantial leadership experience from engineering, industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or process development, supported by a leadership education
• Demonstrated experience in change management, organizational development, or transformation
• Extensive experience leading global teams and engaging stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
• Experience leading change while building capabilities with clarity and employee involvement
• Experience establishing effective operating models, governance and continuous-improvement practices in a complex industrial organisation

Competencies

• Empathetic and approachable leader who builds trust, psychological safety and a positive culture of collaboration
• Develops effective teams through coaching, empowerment, accountability and a focus on employee growth and wellbeing
• Creates a clear and compelling vision, translating strategy into practical and achievable transformation plans
• Aligns people, processes and ways of working to deliver future-state operating models and business objectives
• Builds strong partnerships across functions, engaging stakeholders and creating alignment beyond formal authority
• Brings clarity and stability in complex environments, resolving challenges and building a one-team mindset
• Combines strategic thinking, technical understanding and clear communication with disciplined execution and delivery

What We Offer

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues who support one another.

Additional Information

Primary work location: Aarhus, Denmark with a minimum of 3 days a week in office.

This position requires approximately 15-20 days of travel per year.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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 200 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 39,000 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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