Senior Product Lead, Grid
If you are motivated by the tasks above, proactive, structured, and excellent at collaboration and communication, then you are the right candidate for the job.
Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Product Management
Plant & Energy Solutions is a product design function in Vestas Power Solutions and delivers new power plant products and platforms by leading R&D programs executed across the organization. We aim to ensure the delivery of market-leading solutions with the fastest time to market without compromising quality or product costs. Through innovation, development, and continuous product improvements, we develop our products and technologies to accelerate the energy transition and ensure the highest possible value to our customers and Vestas.
The Plant & Energy Solutions department is responsible for product and platform roadmaps, specifications, feasibility studies, business cases, and product creation. All are done through cross-functional teams. We deliver standardised and modular products and platforms configurable to customer needs and meet the agreed product performance KPIs.
We value initiative, enthusiasm and competence, and we live the Vestas values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion which form the backbone of our culture. Aiming to be the leaders of sustainable energy.
Responsibilities
- Product management of grid integration solutions
- Engage in market requirements from Product Strategy with the Architecture Owner and translate to technical product requirements
- Engage in developing product architecture, product concepts, product roadmap and release plan in response to market requirements
- Align market, product and engineering requirements in required tools and cascade functional and performance requirements from product level to engineering departments
- Engage in module road-mapping and project technical scoping to govern plant architecture and ensure technical integration ability from modules into products
- Participate in the strategic development of future power system products
Qualifications
- Master's Degree and +10 years of experience in the field of power system engineering
- Previous experience with designing complex grid solutions
- Experience working with System Operators (TSO, DSO)
- Knowledge of grid codes and international standards
- Experience with power system tools (PSS/E, DIGSilent Power Factory, PSCAD)
- Knowledge about converter systems in the renewable industry
- A true collaborator and solid networker with the ability to build, develop and maintain relationships in a global environment
- Having a holistic view and general knowledge and being able to use it to build a bridge between the market, the product and engineering in the modules
- Enjoys product and platform design and working at a strategic level
- A solid personality with impact, persistence, and the courage to speak up, make decisions, find compromise, and take responsibility
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Process-oriented and has a structured way to work
- Possess English skills at a high level
What we offer
We offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced product leader to join a dedicated product team developing renewable power plants combined with digital backend solutions that oversee and optimize the full fleet of power plants in their total lifecycle. You will combine your power system engineering experience with a deep level of customer insight and commercial expertise. We are working on future products and platforms that will improve the increasing penetration of renewable energy in the power grid through an optimized combination of wind power and other energy assets. We are hunting the next s-curve of optimization in the energy industry.
We offer you a job in a truly global and fast-moving organisation with great opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.
You will benefit from working at a high professional level and with a significant technical commitment in a very inspiring environment. You will be directly involved and direct the development of a core product that is of utmost importance to our customers and the global transition to renewable energy.
Additional information
The primary work location of the team is in Aarhus, Denmark. The right candidate can work from other Vestas locations with frequent travel to Aarhus. The position requires approx. 10–50 days of travel per year, depending on location. We are devoted to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you are excited about the role but don't meet all the competencies and qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
For additional information on the position, please contact Senior Director, Product Management, Thomas Thyrring Fjeldsted at +45 5215 7878.
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