Project Planner

**Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Nacelle Module > Nacelle Project Management**

The Nacelle Project Management Department consists of approximately 15 highly skilled and qualified Project Managers and Planners at three different sites (India, Portugal and Denmark). The department is responsible for the portfolio management and execution of projects in the Nacelle Module where we are more than 200 employees. We are responsible for the full lifecycle of the product and therefore projects can be both Technology Projects, New Product Development and Projects to support the Operational part of the Business.
The Nacelle Module is primarily developing Structural and Mechanical components within the sub-modules Base Frame and Yaw, Rear Structure and Internals, Cooling and Conditioning, Transport, Construction and Maintenance, Modularized Nacelle, and Cover.

**Responsibilities**
- You will be part of a group of project planners supporting the major projects managed by Module Project Managers. You can also be responsible for smaller projects or processes running internally in the module
- Build a project plan structure and ensure planning level connection
- Conduct detailed project planning and scheduling from business activity (level A) to Work Package and task (level C), looking 3-6 months ahead
- Follow up on the team to secure delivery as promised and maintain and update project plan
- Support project manager in understanding and communicating the project plan elements and progress including critical path analysis
- Support project team in time estimation based on historical data for "standard" tasks and deliverables
- Update budgets and resource demands towards the line organisations in SAP to secure alignment between the project and line organization

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's / Master's graduate within relevant academic field (e.g. Engineering or Business)
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in project planning in complex global matrix organisations
- Proficient in Project Planning tools - SAP PPM, Microsoft Project, JIRA
- Project management education or relevant project management training courses
- Experience with supporting several projects simultaneously
- Great language skills (verbal and written) in English are required

**Competencies**
- You are methodical, detail oriented, and highly structured
- You are enthusiastic, result-oriented and have a good sense of responsibility
- You have good interpersonal skills
- Proficient in implementing projects using Stage Gate models combined with agile execution using e.g. scrum
- You are motivated in working with advanced project management tools (e.g. SAP PPM, MS Project, JIRA), KPI's and project performance metrics

**What We Offer**
You will get the chance to make an impact on the green agenda with innovative solutions. In a fast-growing organization, you will find yourself in an exciting and sometimes unpredictable job with motivated and skilled colleagues. We have a diverse mix of experience and skills, working close together to make Vestas' vision a reality. You will experience a 'people first' attitude with a lot of empowerment and responsibilities. In short, join Vestas and you will find yourself working in a spirit of worldwide collaboration while enjoying the knowledge that you are making a positive difference for the future.

**Additional Information**
Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

**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 145 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 29,000 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.