Global Offshore CPX Project Planner

Vestas; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Aarhus, Denmark is seeking a Global Offshore Project Planner to drive on-time delivery of large offshore wind projects. You will build and maintain schedules, coordinate with PMs, engineering, procurement, and finance to ensure contractual milestones are met.

The role offers exposure across the offshore value chain and multinational collaboration in a safety-conscious, diverse team environment. Fluency in English and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling within large-scale offshore projects.
• Experience with cross-functional teams across PM, engineering, and procurement.
• Strong English communication skills and project controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise project schedules for offshore wind projects.
• Perform scenario planning to assess schedule risks and resources.
• Collaborate with PM, Contract, Engineering, Construction to resolve planning challenges.
• Coordinate inputs across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance.
• Align project requirements with resources to maximise delivery performance.
• Monitor progress, analyse variances, provide insights for decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment on priorities and milestones.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain Management degree

Planning-related discipline

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK, 8200

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Supply Chain and Logistics

Do you want to help shape the rapidly expanding offshore wind industry? Join Vestas as a Global Offshore Project Planner and play a key role in the on-time delivery of some of the world’s largest renewable energy projects. As part of the Customer Project Execution (CPX) Offshore Planning team, you will help build and maintain the project plans that enable safe, efficient, and on-time execution across our global offshore portfolio.
Region NCE and Global Offshore > Global Offshore > Global Offshore CPX Project & Pre-Installation Planning
Our team is recognised for its diversity, collaborative spirit, and supportive culture of psychological safety. We support one another, value open communication, and create an environment where individuals can develop, thrive, and contribute their best work. As we navigate a highly active and continually changing environment, we keep teamwork, mutual respect, and the experience of working together at the centre.

This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure across the entire offshore wind value chain while helping deliver multi-billion-euro projects that are accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise project schedules for large-scale offshore wind projects, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and key milestones
• Perform scenario planning and what-if analyses to assess schedule risks, resource constraints, and project impacts
• Partner with Project Managers, Contract Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams to resolve planning and execution challenges
• Coordinate planning inputs across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance to support integrated project delivery
• Align project requirements with resource availability and organisational capacity to maximise delivery performance
• Monitor schedule progress, analyse variances, and provide insights and recommendations to support effective decision-making
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment on priorities, critical path activities, and project milestones to ensure timely and effective execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or supply and demand planning within large-scale project environments
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including schedule development, logic management, coding structures, and dependency planning
• Solid background in the wind energy, construction, or similar project-driven industries
• Experience working in complex, international, and cross-functional organisations
• Good understanding of the commercial and financial impacts of planning decisions and contractual milestones
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis, reporting, and stakeholder presentations
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline is advantageous

Competencies

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organisational levels
• Able to thrive in changing environments while managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Skilled at facilitating alignment and balancing competing priorities across different functions
• Comfortable working with data, identifying inconsistencies, and supporting process improvements
• Works well with others and contributes to a team-oriented environment centered on common objectives
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

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 be part of a global environment focused on sustainability and safety, with colleagues who support one another.

Additional information

Primary work location: Aarhus, Denmark

Expected travel: approximately 10 to 15 days 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.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.