Customer Performance Manager

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Performance Manager to lead fleet-wide improvement programs and align cross-functional teams for reliable operation. You will partner with customer engineering groups, define objectives, and drive root-cause investigations with clear actions.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, program leadership, and data-driven decision making to deliver measurable results and executive-level updates. This position emphasizes governance and customer collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Renewable Energy, Business, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Three+ years in renewable energy, utilities, or related field with cross-functional program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a fleet-wide performance improvement roadmap.
• Identify opportunities and prioritize initiatives by reliability, availability, risk.
• Define objectives, milestones, and success metrics for improvement programs.
• Monitor progress and drive accountability for measurable results.
• Serve as primary technical liaison between organization and customer teams.
• Lead root cause investigations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain and more.
• Collect, validate, and analyze operational data; develop dashboards and reports.
• Escalate issues with clear options and trade-offs; track to closure.
• Prepare executive-level updates and maintain structured documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Renewable Energy/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Industrial control systems

Monitoring systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Performance Manager serves as the primary technical and performance interface for a strategic renewable energy fleet operated by one of Vestas’ largest accounts, partnering closely with customer engineering teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives to improve fleet reliability, availability, and overall operational performance.

This role leads complex performance improvement programs, aligns technical resources across multiple functions, and ensures that investigations, corrective actions, and validation efforts are executed effectively and transparently. The successful candidate combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional stakeholder management and program leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Performance Leadership

• Own and manage a fleet-wide performance improvement roadmap.

• Identify performance opportunities and prioritize initiatives based on reliability, availability, production, and operational risk.

• Define objectives, milestones, success metrics, and implementation plans for performance improvement programs.

• Monitor progress and drive accountability for measurable results.

Technical Collaboration and Problem Solving

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between the organization and customer engineering teams.

• Develop clear problem statements and investigation plans for complex operational challenges.

• Lead root cause investigations and coordinate testing, validation, and deployment of corrective actions.

• Facilitate technical reviews and decision‑making across multiple disciplines.

Cross‑Functional Program Management

• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, monitoring, controls, and digital teams.

• Ensure timely delivery of technical analyses, recommendations, and customer commitments.

• Establish clear ownership, timelines, and communication channels across workstreams.

• Maintain stakeholder alignment and a consistent technical message.

Performance Data Management

• Collect, validate, and analyze operational and performance data.

• Ensure data quality and transparency to support informed decision‑making.

• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, reports, and supporting documentation.

• Identify trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis.

Issue Resolution and Escalation Management

• Identify barriers that affect performance or execution.

• Coordinate resolution of constraints involving parts availability, tooling, documentation, resources, or data quality.

• Escalate issues appropriately with clear options and trade‑offs.

• Track actions and decisions through closure.

Performance Governance and Communications

• Maintain structured documentation, including issue logs, decision records, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive action plans, test reports, and closeout summaries.

• Prepare executive‑level presentations and business reviews.

• Communicate program status, risks, opportunities, mitigation plans, and support requirements to senior leadership and customers.

Customer Support Excellence

• Promote proactive communication and operational transparency.

• Ensure customer‑facing updates are accurate, timely, and traceable.

• Support long‑term customer relationships through responsive and collaborative engagement.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Renewable Energy, Business, or a related field.

• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Three or more years of experience in renewable energy, utilities, power generation, industrial operations, or a related field.

• Experience leading multi‑site operational or performance improvement programs or comparable experience.

• Proven ability to manage complex cross‑functional initiatives.

• Demonstrated success working directly with customers and technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of reliability engineering methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Experience with operational performance analytics and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with industrial control systems, monitoring systems, and asset performance data.

• Advanced proficiency in common business productivity tools, including spreadsheet and presentation software.

Leadership and Communication Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business recommendations.

• Experience presenting to executive‑level audiences.

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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.