Senior Technical Project Manager

Vestas; Aarhus kommune; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Aarhus, Denmark, is seeking a senior Project Manager with a strong technical background to lead Manufacturing Test initiatives, balancing delivery with portfolio shaping and governance. You will collaborate across Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Software and global factories, driving strategic decisions, risk management and continuous improvement within TPM practices.

This role offers global exposure, a leadership position within a skilled team, and opportunities to influence how we test

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience managing complex technical or engineering projects in a project-oriented industrial environment.
• Degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline with solid technical understanding.
• Experience across functions and value chain in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, renewable energy, or similar industries.
• Advanced project management capability; PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or comparable certification.
• Experience with manufacturing testing, quality, verification, or industrialization is advantageous.
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum is an advantage for software project collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Scope and manage complex technical projects supporting Manufacturing Test solutions with challenging stakeholders.
• Balance execution with portfolio overview, prioritization and coordination across the Manufacturing Test landscape.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Software, and global factory stakeholders with a customer mindset.
• Support development and improvement of project management processes, governance and TPM best practices.
• Own strategic initiatives and contribute to discussions as part of the Manufacturing Test management team.
• Support industrialization and new product introduction while managing risks, dependencies, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Act as a senior role model for the PM community, promoting communication and accountability.

Skills

Senior project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile awareness

Stakeholder management

Technical background in engineering

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Project management certifications

Job description

Are you a senior Project Manager with a solid technical background and the ability to combine complex project delivery with strategic decision-making? In this role, you will manage challenging Manufacturing Test projects while helping shape the project portfolio, ways of working, and project management best practices. If you communicate clearly, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and enjoy turning strategy into execution, we'd like to hear from you.

Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > Manufacturing Test

Nacelle Manufacturing Test delivers fully integrated, turn-key Test solutions for internal and external Vestas factories ensuring the highest standard of Safety, Quality and operational excellence. The team define, maintain, and govern product configurations across manufacturing value chain. Nacelle Manufacturing Test bridge factories, R&D, Digital Solution and Construction ensuring that the entire value chain is considered when setting up strategies for testing.

The department consist of approximately 40 skilled Software, Automation and Hardware Engineers in Denmark and India.

Responsibilities

• Scope and manage complex technical projects supporting Manufacturing Test solutions, including projects with challenging stakeholders and complex setups
• Combine practical project execution with responsibility for portfolio overview, prioritization, and coordination across the Manufacturing Test project landscape
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Software, and global factory stakeholders, with a clear customer mindset
• Support development and continuous improvement of project management processes, governance, and Technical Project Manager best practices
• Own selected strategic initiatives and contribute to strategic discussions as part of the Manufacturing Test management team
• Support industrialization and new product introduction activities while managing project risks, dependencies, resources, and stakeholder expectations
• Act as a senior role model for the PM community, promoting effective communication, structured execution, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience managing complex technical or engineering projects in a project-oriented industrial environment
• Degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline, combined with solid technical understanding
• Experience working across functions and the value chain, within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, renewable energy, material handling, or a comparable industrial environment
• Advanced project management capability; PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or comparable project management certification
• Experience with manufacturing testing, quality, verification, or industrialization is advantageous
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum is an advantage, particularly for collaboration with software project management

Competencies

• Solid project leadership with the ability to motivate the team and stakeholders and to cooperate constructively
• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to create alignment across technical and business stakeholders
• Highly organized approach, with the ability to follow, refine, and improve project processes
• Solid business mindset and ability to balance operational project delivery with portfolio and strategic priorities
• Initiative-driven and results-oriented, with the skills to manage and advance complex topics
• Ability to persuade others, build trust, and act as a senior sparring partner without formal people-management responsibility
• Comfortable working across functions, cultures, and organizational levels in a global matrix organization and act like a Role-model with a clear focus on collaboration, accountability, and factories as customers

What We Offer

We offer a rare opportunity to combine complex technical project delivery with strategic influence in a highly skilled and motivated team. You will join the management team, help shape the project portfolio and TPM ways of working, and contribute directly to the continued industrialization of renewable-energy manufacturing. The role offers broad global exposure and many opportunities for professional and personal development in an informal, collaborative, and psychologically safe working environment.

Additional Information

Location: DK, Aarhus. Expected travel up to 30 days per year.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 29th October 2026.

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.

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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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