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Manager - Lifecycle Management

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0 years

Location

Chennai, TN, IN

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Full-Time

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About the role

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas! Research & Development (R&D) > Nacelles R&D > Converter & Electrical Module Through innovation, development and continuous improvement Vestas R&D develops the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. To put it short: Vestas R&D develops the sustainable power systems of the future. Within Vestas R&D, the department Converter & Electrical Module is responsible for technology and product development of the wind turbine's frequency converters, their control, and high-voltage transformers, switchgear and cables, and busbars. The department is composed of several Sub Modules, of which one specifically covers Quality. The Converter & Electrical Module works with suppliers and internal stakeholders - turbine integration, procurement, assembly, service - to provide top-quality solutions from our teams' locations in Denmark, Portugal and India. As Converter & Electrical Lifecycle Management Manager, you will be responsible for driving Continuous Cost Out on the Module products, Operational Readiness, Design Maintenance and product Customisation. You will report to the Module Owner of Converter & Electrical Module and be part of the Module management team. Responsibilities Facilitate development of the Cost Out roadmap including pipeline idea generation, maturation and completion Ensure Operational Readiness (OR) of new products through early engagement and intensive support by providing fast mitigation and resolution to operational issues during transport, construction, commissioning and service of new turbines Facilitate effective and prompt Design Maintenance management throughout the Module, including upgrades, obsolescence, retrofits, and sunsetting Manage handling of feasibility studies and implementation of customization of the Module's existing products Effective people performance and development dialogue (incl. one-to-one, target setting, development plans) Managing resource planning and delegation of work and budget controlling Engaged talent management and development strategies Coaching employees in execution of daily tasks Managing value chain stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor / Master's in Electrical / Automation Similar specialization Effective management performance in a large cross-cultural organization Experience from working as a design engineer (or application engineer) within the electrical domain Experience with the areas of technical cost-out, design maintenance and product customization Experience in managing in a matrix organization and across cultures Competencies Motivated, forward-thinking, customer-focused and extrovert with a profound motivation and readiness to act Determined and results-driven, with a solid approach to accountability Solid leadership and communication skills and capable of acting as a motivator Adept at managing across borders, with teams in different time zones and cultural surroundings Good organizational skills and can collaborate and communicate on all levels in the organization Proficient English skills (speaking and writing) Solid networker and can easily build relationships

About the company

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 185 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 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Skills

electrical
automation
design
engineering
management