Senior Manager, Operations - Service

 

At Vestas we are powered by the mission of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?  

This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.  

 

Senior Operations Manager  

As a Senior Operations Manager at Vestas, you will be instrumental in implementing safety and operational strategy while overseeing the P&L for all sites within your region. Join us in our mission to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and improve operational efficiencies in the wind energy sector.  

 

Responsibilities:  

• Support wind farm Service Managers in maintaining conditions that enhance team performance and productivity.  
• Ensure customer satisfaction and set a strategy for customers and operations in the area  
• Create Long Term Strategy and maintain regional P&L balance, KPIs, turnover and budget for the region in collaboration with the Regional Director and Business Vice President  
• Safeguard effective deployment of resources, processes and procedures and make investment proposals to improve the Onshore Service organization and actively support business activities to increase operational and financial efficiency  
• Ensure that health and safety at work and environmental policies are implemented, maintained, and updated as per local requirements  
• Stay updated on the wind/sustainable energy market and development within your region  

 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree required, along with relevant and applicable work experience in operations or a related field.  
• 7–10 years of leadership experience (including 5+ years managing safety programs) and effective execution of multi-year financial planning (3–5 years) 
• Experience in wind energy is strongly preferred; however, candidates with backgrounds in oil & gas, manufacturing, or large global organizations will also be considered  
• Proven experience with leadership and people management  
• Good business skills and a customer-focused, solution- and improvement-oriented mindset  
• Financial insight and experience with full P&L responsibility, which includes knowledge of key figures and KPIs  
• Valid driver's license, passport and ability to travel as needed to meet business milestones  
• Will be required to safely climb a wind turbine  
• Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing.  

 

Competencies:  

• Good leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others  
• You take full ownership of issues in your area until a solution has been identified and implemented  
• Great communication skills, combined with a commercial and strategic mindset  
• Experience with change and conflict management  
• Good stakeholder management skills and a growth mindset, always aiming to understand the need of our customers  
• Structured and focused on the important details, while thriving in an innovative and fast-growing environment  

 

What We Offer:  

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.  

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry  
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision  
• Generous Paid Time Off policies  
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)  
• Tuition assistance 

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At Vestas, we recognise 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 co