MetOcean Strategy Lead for Offshore Wind

Vattenfall; Kolding; Hybrid; DKK 897,000 - 1,196,000; Full time

Job summary

Vattenfall seeks a Head of MetOcean to lead and develop a team of highly skilled MetOcean specialists, setting the strategic direction for the discipline. The role combines leadership, strategic thinking and technical oversight to deliver value across offshore wind projects.

Working with Development, Engineering, Project Delivery and Operations, you will reduce uncertainty, manage risk and support development, construction and operation from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience leading specialist teams.
• Ability to create clarity and inspire collaboration.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in offshore wind or similar complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a diverse team of MetOcean specialists and set the strategic direction for the discipline.
• Define the long-term vision and capability roadmap for the MetOcean function.
• Ensure the team has the right skills, tools and resources to meet current and future business needs.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across forecasting, environmental modelling and analytical approaches.
• Establish and maintain high standards for quality, governance and delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders across Offshore Development and other business areas to support informed decision-making.
• Translate complex marine and weather-related information into practical insights and recommendations.
• Support project value creation through risk reduction, forecasting excellence and improved decision-making.
• Champion digitalisation, data-driven ways of working and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team development

Offshore wind knowledge

Program management

Job description

Vattenfall seeks a Head of MetOcean to lead and develop a team of highly skilled MetOcean specialists, setting the strategic direction for the discipline. The role combines leadership, strategic thinking and technical oversight to deliver value across offshore wind projects.

Working with Development, Engineering, Project Delivery and Operations, you will reduce uncertainty, manage risk and support development, construction and operation from concept to completion.