Project Manager Braga

Project Manager
Braga
Braga, Braga, Portugal

Do you want to be part of Vestas' journey toward a greener future?

Vestas Technology & Operations> Research & Development (R&D)> Construction Documentation Readiness

The Program Management department ensures control, transparency, and accountability over the delivery of documentation that supports the deployment of wind turbines; manages
- organisational dependencies; and enhances project management capabilities, tools, and execution standards through close collaboration with Documentation Departments, Product Platforms, Sales, Modules and Value Chain. We support the development of Value Chain Services (VCS) capabilities by implementing strategic and transformational initiatives that are aligned with business needs and the R&D strategy. Our work is closely connected to the Innovation, Concepts, Capability, and Excellence (IC2E) roadmap, helping to build
- term capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities

Define and align documentation scope packages with product platforms, modules, value chain (global service, global construction and global transport), CPx (commercial project execution) and documentation leads in VCS

Own the B-level documentation plan, including milestones, training, IPC, translations, transport, construction, service documentation and OSOS

Create, maintain and communicate delivery timelines and milestones to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overarching platform project plans

Estimate and manage resource and cost budgets in SAP PPM, including translation and documentation PM hours

Identify and resolve scope, budget, and timeline gaps between baseline and module delivery plans

Oversee risk management and change control processes, escalating issues as needed

Represent documentation in
- level reviews (PMRs, TRs) and report on progress, risks, and budget

Handover committed documentation plans to C-level for execution and ensure alignment across stakeholders

Act as a bridge and a collaborator in both vertical (level A- B- C) and horizontal dimensions (modules, value chain, VCS)

Deliver customer projects in alignment with contractual obligations, including product responses, performance milestones, and
- project deliverables

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, project management, business administration, technical communication, or a related field

Certification in Project Management (e. g. , PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA)

7 years of overall professional experience, with 3 - 5 years of experience in project management or a project environment, ideally in a technical, engineering, or product development environment

Solid experience in managing
- functional projects

Experience working with global teams and managing distributed stakeholders

Competencies

Project & Portfolio Management: Effective project planning, coordination, and execution skills across
- functional teams

Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to align and communicate effectively with modules, the value chain, documentation leads, and platform leadership to meet business objectives

Tool Proficiency: Experience with SAP PPM, JIRA, Share
Point, and documentation management systems

Analytical Approach: Comfortable using dashboards and KPIs to track progress, identify gaps, and report to leadership and steercos

Process Governance: Understanding of lifecycle, change management, and quality assurance

Communication & Facilitation: Effective skills in leading meetings, workshops, and
- functional alignment sessions

Escalation & Governance: Capable of managing escalations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks

Risk & Change Management: Committed to identifying risks, managing change requests, and adjusting plans to maintain delivery commitments

Strategic Alignment: Ability to translate
- level goals into actionable documentation plans and deliverables

What we offer

You will join a global team motivated to be a part of the climate change solution. You will meet people with a broad range of skills, from a variety of cultures. We work with a mindset rooted in our values of Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Passion, and we take pride in delivering results that effectively support our mission.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal, and requires up to 10 travel days per year. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English. Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.