Offshore Solutions Product Lead

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

Job summary

Vestas Research & Development (R&D) Offshore Solutions in Aarhus advances offshore wind turbine offerings, maturing and launching new products to strengthen Vestas' leadership in sustainable energy.

You will work with a global team across regions, overseeing market understanding, product requirements, verification, and go-to-market strategies, while aligning multiple stakeholders from sales to service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in product development, technical project management or product management.
• Experience with stage-gate development and system engineering processes.
• Wind industry experience or work in a large international company with focus on product development, manufacturing and sales of complex products.
• Good communication skills in English, both orally and written.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate market use cases and manage and formalize product requirements.
• Ensure module to module alignment and tradeoffs.
• Direct the scope and technical delivery of product development initiatives.
• Conduct technical review at product level.
• Manage risks on product level and towards the commercial projects.
• Ensure product level verification, validation and prototype management.
• Liaise with a network of sales, procurement, manufacturing, transport, construction and service; support market launch activities.

Skills

Product development

Technical PM

Stage-gate processes

Cross-functional communication

English proficiency

Education

Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Management | Full-Time

Do you want to build the future sustainable solutions with your knowledge in product development and introducing new products? Here is a chance to contribute by continuing developing, improving and launching our flagship 15 MW turbine, and thereby improve Vestas' future position in the sustainable energy industry.

Vestas Research & Development (R&D) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within R&D, you'll find our department, that form part Offshore Solutions.

Our department is leading the technical development and launching new competitive offshore product offerings to the market. The tasks range from market understanding, product requirements, product verification, scoping, technical project management, risk management, go-to-market plans, market documentation and launch training.

Focus is on securing cross functional alignment across modules, and across the full value chain from sales, procurement, manufacturing to transport, installation, and service.

Our team is in Aarhus, Denmark, and we work across all regions ranging from America, Europe to Asia-Pacific. You will work with very engaged people from many areas of the world that is always willing to support.

Responsibilities

As a Specialist - product lead you will be part of the offshore solutions team with the overall responsibility to mature, develop and introduce offshore wind turbine offerings. In greater detail your area of responsibility will be to:

• Consolidate market use cases and manage and formalize product requirements


• Ensure module to module alignment and tradeoffs


• Direct the scope and technical delivery of product development initiatives


• Conduct technical review at product level


• Manage risks on product level and towards the commercial projects


• Ensure product level verification, validation and prototype management


• Liaise with a network of sales, procurement, manufacturing, transport, construction and service and Support market launch activities

Qualifications

• Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters)


• Solid experience within product development, technical project management or product management


• Experience with stage-gate development and system engineering processes


• We prefer experience from wind industry or from working in a large international company with focus on product development, manufacturing and sales of complex products


• Good communication skills in English, both orally and written

Competencies

• Demonstrated technical experience with ability to balance technical solution with business value and commercial implications


• A team-oriented person and motivated with effective delegation skills


• Able to communicate across all levels to align expectations, engage the organization, monitor results, and establish solutions


• Systematic and structured way of working and high-quality mindset


• You thrive in an environment with complex problems and many stakeholders


• You are interested in working with people from the complete value chain across different cultures and time zones


• Good communication skills and ability to convey complex problems to a range of stakeholders

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring and diverse work environment within the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. At Vestas, we aim to be sustainable in all aspects - both as employer and business partner. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a broad interface, significant technical experience, and a high level of drive. You will directly contribute to Vestas' ability to bring future products to market. Vestas is growing and developing, and we want you to grow with us.

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 173 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 29,000 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.