Segment Project Manager

Vestas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Project Manager to monitor and control the manufacturing and execution of wind towers at external subcontractors in AME region, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to safety, quality and cost targets.

You will coordinate outsourced production, collaborate across the supply chain, and drive readiness of towers to meet demand plans, with strong communication and teamwork in a global, wind-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background with knowledge of steel manufacturing and wind turbine tower production.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking.
• High interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly at all levels.
• Knowledge of production setup and processes in large companies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tower manufacturing is completed on time meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Coordinate outsourced manufacturing and execution of wind towers in AME region.
• Collaborate with supply chain stakeholders from material purchasing to towers production and delivery to customer.
• Ensure turbines towers are ready in line with demand plans.
• Secure resource availability with stakeholders to avoid delays.
• Mitigate risks for major project-cycle issues and communicate to management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Wind turbine tower manufacturing

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Towers Supply Chain Optimization & Supplier Management team within Global Planning and Logistics, is responsible for delivering wind towers on demand and of the highest quality through subcontracted activities in a Global scale with production based on 5 regions (Sales business Units: AME, LATAM, NCE, MED, ASP).

The Towers Supply Chain Optimization & Supplier Management team is looking for a Project Manager for monitoring and controlling the manufacturing and execution of towers in external sub-contractors located North America region (AME).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure tower manufacturing in assigned factories is completed on time fulfilling Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Targets
• Coordinating outsourced manufacturing and execution of wind towers in AME Region, supporting Towers strategy
• Cross functional collaboration with stakeholders of towers through the supply chain (from Material Purchasing to towers production and delivery to customer)
• The primary goal is to have turbine towers ready in accordance with demand plans
• Ensure resource availability with all stakeholders to coordinate projects without any delays
• Risk mitigation for major project-cycle issues, with timely communication to key stakeholders and the management team
• - Support the development of new sub-contractors for tower production.

QUALIFICATIONS

• We prefer Mechanical engineering background with knowledge of steel manufacturing processes. Experience on wind turbine tower manufacturing.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking is a requirement
• High interpersonal skills (able to communicate clearly at any level)

knowledge in production setup (including planning and execution) and Systems / Processes followed in large companies' pragmatic, practical approach

COMPETENCIES

• Good Communication and collaborative skills
• Good level of Project coordination skills
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications The ability to work with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative - take responsibility to ensure progress and results
• Structured and have a good attention to details

WHAT WE OFFER

In this job you can be sure to be continuously motivated by new and exciting tasks and projects that will grow both your professional and personal skills. You will have a thorough introduction and in collaboration, we will create a motivating career plan that makes sense to you and Vestas.

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.