Head of MetOcean

Vattenfall; Noord-Holland; Presencial; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Vattenfall is seeking a Head of MetOcean to lead and shape a high-performing team of MetOcean specialists. You will drive the strategic direction, ensuring the right skills and tools are in place to meet current and future offshore wind challenges.

Your role will combine people leadership with technical oversight, turning marine and weather data into practical decisions for better project outcomes. You will collaborate with colleagues across Development, Engineering, Project Delivery and

Qualificações

• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Experience translating complex meteorological data into actionable insights.
• Strong collaboration across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and support a diverse team of MetOcean specialists, helping them grow and succeed.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Define the long-term vision and capability roadmap for the MetOcean function.
• Ensure the team has the right skills, tools and resources to meet business needs.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in forecasting and modelling.
• Establish high standards for quality, governance and delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders across Offshore Development and other business areas.
• Translate complex marine and weather-related information into practical insights and recommendations.
• Support project value creation through risk reduction and improved decision-making.
• Champion digitalisation and data-driven ways of working.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.

Help shape the future of offshore wind

At Vattenfall, we are committed to enabling fossil freedom. Offshore wind is a vital part of that journey, and behind every successful project is a deep understanding of the marine and atmospheric environments in which we operate.

As Head of MetOcean, you'll lead a talented team of specialists whose work helps shape some of Europe's most ambitious offshore wind projects. Together, you'll turn complex weather, ocean and environmental data into insights that support better decisions, safer operations and stronger project outcomes.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll combine people leadership, strategic thinking and technical oversight. You'll help create the conditions for your team to thrive while ensuring that MetOcean expertise continues to create value across the entire offshore wind project lifecycle.

Working closely with colleagues across Development, Engineering, Project Delivery and Operations, you'll play an important role in reducing uncertainty, managing risk and supporting the successful development, construction and operation of offshore wind projects.

Your role

As Head of MetOcean, you will lead and develop a team of highly skilled specialists while setting the strategic direction for the discipline.

You will:

• Lead, coach and support a diverse team of MetOcean specialists, helping them grow and succeed.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team environment where people feel empowered to contribute and develop.
• Define the long-term vision and capability roadmap for the MetOcean function.
• Ensure the team has the right skills, tools and resources to meet both 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.

Location

Amsterdam, Kolding, Hamburg or London

What you'll bring

We know that strong leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You may not meet every single point below, and that's okay. If this opportunity excites you and you believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.