Project Manager - Service Operation

Vestas; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Chennai's GCC - Services is establishing a leadership role to drive cost-to-serve optimization and service profitability across the Global Service Delivery value chain. You will collaborate with Finance, GOM, and regional stakeholders to unlock efficiencies and build scalable performance management frameworks.

The position focuses on automation, standardization, and migration projects, delivering measurable business value, improving productivity, and reducing CTS by up to 50%, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master's in finance / commerce / business / Any education background.
• 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Performance Management, or Shared Services.
• Experience delivering productivity improvements and cost optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage initiatives to reduce GCC Cost-to-Serve by up to 50% through process optimization, automation, standardization, productivity improvements, and continuous improvement programs.
• Support initiatives that contribute directly to Service EBIT improvement through enhanced operational efficiency, resource productivity, and cost transparency.
• Establish financial performance management frameworks linking operational delivery metrics to business outcomes and profitability.
• Partner with Finance and Service leadership to identify, prioritize, track, and realize cost-saving opportunities and service margin improvements.
• Own the identification, tracking, and realization of business benefits associated with migration, transformation, and optimization projects.

Skills

Project Management

Operational Excellence

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or master's in finance / commerce / business / Any education background

Job description

Vestas is well-known in wind technology and actively contributes to its development. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Service > Global Service Delivery > GCC - Services

The GCC for Service is a newly established team in Chennai focused on supporting operational excellence, financial performance, and value creation across the Service Value Chain. The team acts as a strategic enabler for improving service profitability, reducing Cost-to-Serve (CTS), enhancing productivity, and supporting Service EBIT growth through standardized global processes, effective governance, and data-driven decision-making.

As a key member of the leadership team, this role will support the development of the GCC, on automation, standardization and scalability and support performance management frameworks, and partner closely with Finance, GOM, and regional stakeholders to unlock sustainable efficiencies and business value.

Responsibilities

• Manage initiatives to reduce GCC Cost-to-Serve by up to 50% through process optimization, automation, standardization, productivity improvements, and continuous improvement programs
• Support initiatives that contribute directly to Service EBIT improvement through enhanced operational efficiency, resource productivity, and cost transparency
• Establish financial performance management frameworks linking operational delivery metrics to business outcomes and profitability
• Partner with Finance and Service leadership to identify, prioritize, track, and realize cost-saving opportunities and service margin improvements
• Own the identification, tracking, and realization of business benefits associated with migration, transformation, and optimization projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master's in finance / commerce / business / Any education background
• 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Performance Management, or Shared Services
• Demonstrated experience delivering productivity improvements, cost optimization initiatives, and operational transformation programs
• Demonstrated experience working within matrix organizations and leading multi-disciplinary global teams
• Solid understanding of financial performance management, business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and value realizati
• Experience in SSC, GCC, or Global Business Services environments
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, governance, risk management, and organizational change management
• Experience with Global Operating Model design and implementation
• Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP, IPMA, or equivalent)

Competencies

• Well-developed business acumen with the ability to translate operational activities into financial outcomes
• Demonstrated capability to advise senior leadership and implement organizational change
• Advanced analytical skills with a solid understanding of cost drivers, productivity metrics, and profitability improvement levers
• Solid leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across cultures and organizational levels
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with execution excellence
• Results-oriented mindset with a clear focus on value creation and business impact
• Good financial understanding with the ability to identify, quantify, and realize business benefits
• Skilled in managing ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities

What We Offer

An opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a top-tier Global Capability Center supporting the Service business. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop the future operating model, improve service profitability, oversee large-scale transformation, and create measurable business value within the renewable energy industry.

You will contribute directly to improving Service EBIT performance, reducing Cost-to-Serve, enhancing organizational efficiency, and building an effective global GCC organization.

Additional Information

Your primary site location will be in Chennai.

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.

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.

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