Installation Project Manager (f/m/d)

Management | Full-Time | Project Portfolio Management

Join us as an Installation Project Manager and take ownership of the full installation phase for onshore wind projects across Northern & Central Europe. You’ll lead planning, coordination, and on‑site alignment to ensure the installation phase is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you’ll drive operational excellence, optimise processes, and support continuous improvement throughout the installation workflow.

Responsibilities

• Own the full preparation of the installation phase — safe, on time, on budget, right quality — through to a clean handover to the Site Manager. Act as the on‑site customer contact during the preparation phase, advising on project requirements while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Verify during the preparation phase that site infrastructure (hardstands, internal roads) is built to Vestas' standards and agreed project specs; serve as the customer's point of contact for any infrastructure deviation request.
• Coordinate all installation suppliers, main and support cranes, installation teams, transport, HSE, site facilities, and security aligning resource and schedule constraints across projects.
• Track and mitigate installation risks ahead of execution; maintain sharp, timely reporting on schedules, budgets, and project performance.
• Apply Vestas' Construction Project Execution standards rigorously across all projects.
• Support the testing, rollout, and implementation of new installation concepts, optimisation initiatives, and prototype projects.
• Coordinate resource planning in alignment with contractual requirements and cross‑functional stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll have both on‑site installation experience and project management skills but if you bring one and the motivation to develop the other, we’d still like to hear from you.
• Background in the energy industry, crane/transport sector, or civil engineering, with real accountability for project outcomes.
• On‑site understanding of crane operations, site logistics, and installation workflows.
• Sound knowledge of HSE requirements and how to apply them in complex field environments.
• Experience navigating supplier contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Solid financial awareness and process discipline.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP, skills in AutoCAD are a plus.
• Fluent in English and German.

Competencies

• Safety‑first and customer‑focused without compromise, across every activity.
• Transparent, decisive, and steady in critical moments; you follow through and take responsibility for results.
• Organised planner who adjusts quickly and effectively when situations change.
• Clear, professional communicator who builds trust and manages expectations at all stakeholder levels.
• Detail‑oriented and results‑driven, with effective time management across multiple concurrent projects.
• Forward‑thinking and attentive to potential issues, you anticipate problems before they become risks.
• Collaborative mindset with the credibility to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority.

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with significant opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, progressive, and international work environment in the sustainable energy sector. We value initiative, responsibility and creativity.

Additional Information

The preferred candidate will ideally be based in southern Germany or Austria, working from home and traveling to 2–3 site visits per week. This role involves regular travel of up to 100 days per year, typically averaging weekly trips of 1–2 days to various sites.

Our Commitment to Fair Hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize 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 complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.