Head of MetOcean: Lead Data-Driven Offshore Wind

Vattenfall GmbH; Kolding; On-site; DKK 1,121,000 - 1,420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vattenfall is seeking a Head of MetOcean to lead a team of specialists, set strategic direction, and advance forecasting, modelling, and data-driven insights for offshore wind projects. You will partner with cross-functional teams to reduce uncertainty and support safe, efficient project delivery.

The role emphasizes people leadership, innovation, and governance across the full project lifecycle, with a focus on digitalisation and AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching and developing specialist or technical teams.
• Ability to create clarity, inspire collaboration and enable others to perform at their best.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience influencing decisions and aligning functions.
• Experience in offshore wind, marine industries, energy or large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a diverse team of MetOcean specialists.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Define the long-term vision and capability roadmap for MetOcean.
• Ensure the team has the right skills, tools and resources.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across forecasting and modelling.
• Maintain high standards for quality, governance and delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Translate marine and weather information into actionable insights.
• Support value creation through risk reduction and forecasting excellence.
• Champion digitalisation and data-driven solutions.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of complex topics

Offshore wind experience

Programme management

Budget management

Digitalisation

Data analytics

Job description

Vattenfall is seeking a Head of MetOcean to lead a team of specialists, set strategic direction, and advance forecasting, modelling, and data-driven insights for offshore wind projects. You will partner with cross-functional teams to reduce uncertainty and support safe, efficient project delivery.

The role emphasizes people leadership, innovation, and governance across the full project lifecycle, with a focus on digitalisation and AI-enabled solutions.