Technical Project Manager

Vestas American Wind Technology; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas, a global leader in wind energy, seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead manufacturing test solution projects across global factory sites, R&D and Construction. You will steer complex engineering initiatives in safety‑critical environments and translate technical challenges into practical solutions. Location: Aarhus, Denmark.

Travel up to 30 days/year. You will scope projects, allocate resources, drive deployment of test solutions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, QA,

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex technical or engineering projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or renewable energy industries.
• Familiarity with safety-critical/regulatory environments.
• Industrial leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Scope and resource projects, securing allocations from the line organization.
• Lead multiple technical projects supporting manufacturing test solutions and production readiness.
• Drive deployment of test solutions across manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing PE, R&D, Quality, and factory stakeholders globally.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and to safety and quality standards.
• Support industrialization, tech transfers and new product introductions.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, resource needs, and stakeholder expectations and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical project leadership

Education

Engineering degree or related technical field

Tools

PM Certification

Job description

Are you an experienced Technical Project Manager with interest in complex manufacturing environments? In this role, you will manage manufacturing test solution projects, collaborating with stakeholders across global factory sites, R&D, and Construction. If you thrive in safety-critical industries and enjoy turning technical challenges into practical solutions, we'd like to hear from you.

Technology & Operations>Manufacturing >Technical Leadership

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 new projects, create resource estimates and secure that resources are allocated from the line organization
• Lead multiple technical projects supporting manufacturing test solutions and production readiness
• Drive implementation and deployment of test solutions across manufacturing sites
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing PE, R&D, Quality, and factory stakeholders globally
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and to the required safety and quality standards
• Support industrialization, tech transfers and new product introduction activities
• Manage project risks, dependencies, resource needs, and stakeholder expectations and contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturing transformation initiatives across the organization

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical or engineering projects
• Degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
• Experience working within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, medical device, renewable energy, or similar industries
• Knowledge of testing, verification, quality assurance, and quality control processes
• Experience working in safety-critical or highly regulated environments
• Experience in Industrial Leadership
• PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or comparable project management certification is an advantage

Competencies

• Good communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build trust with technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to motivate and use the capabilities in the project team for efficient project execution
• Proactive, structured and analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Motivated and results-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a global and matrix organization
• High level of ownership and accountability

What we offer

We offer an exciting position in a team of highly skilled and motivated colleagues with good opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, collaborative, and global work environment in the sustainable energy sector. The department places high focus on an informal and psychological safe working environment.

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus.
Expected travel up to 30 days per year.
Please be advised to apply on or before 10th 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.

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.