DIRECTOR - CONTROL PLATFORM SOFTWARE

Are you enthusiastic about guiding your team to excel in software development, fostering collaboration, and accelerating innovation? Join us as a Control Platform Software Sub Module Owner (Department Manager) at Vestas Power Solutions, where you'll take charge of delivering impactful solutions and shaping our strategic initiatives.
Power Solutions & Vestas Quality> Applications, Controls & Electrical> Software Platforms & Connectivity The Software Platforms & Connectivity (SPC) Module is part of the Applications, Controls & Electrical (ACE) product development organization, encapsulating the IT/OT/data capabilities and future digital technology roadmaps for Vestas' products.
Based on our vision and mission in ACE, we ensure enabling digital technology capabilities for the sustainable energy transition on par with Tesla's or Uber's of the digital age.
The SPC module is responsible for delivering the software platforms for both turbine & plant products and thereby enabling other modules to deliver value across the fleet through new applications and software features.
The Software Platforms & Connectivity Module is looking for a Director and Sub-module Owner of the Control Platform Software sub-module.
The sub-module is responsible for laying the foundation for software application development for both Turbine & Plant Products.
The team has a key role in delivering on critical Vestas commitments on both onshore and offshore projects, as well as a central role in continuing our journey towards software engineering excellence and true software modularization.
The sub-module today consists of 11 people + consultants and is spread across two locations in Aarhus, Denmark and Porto, Portugal.
You will be part of a global module management team consisting of 9 other sub-module owners, a Module Design Owner and a Module Program Manager that collaborate closely to mature our capabilities within Software Platforms & Connectivity Responsibilities You will be responsible for the Control Platform Software Sub Module and the performance of the team.
You will, as the direct line manager, guide the team members to develop employees through coaching and target setting.
You must ensure solid collaboration inside and outside of Vestas Power Solutions, with proactive contact with relevant stakeholders, to always look for the best solutions.
As Sub Module Owner (Department Manager), you will be responsible for motivating your team and supporting the organizational development of the Sub Module.
More specifically, your responsibilities will cover.
Guide your team, including objective-setting and aligning development areas Coordinate resources and priorities in alignment with project management and stakeholders Coach, develop, and guide your team with Agile/Scrum practices and values to improve customer satisfaction Identify project opportunities and risks for your area, including risk mitigation, together with your team Handle project challenges with employees and stakeholders Stakeholder management and relationship building Engaging in the SPC Management team on strategic initiatives Qualifications Relevant education and a minimum of 5 years of experience in line management within the software engineering domain Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies is advantageous Demonstrated expertise in areas such as.
Software Platform Engineering Systems Engineering Effective interaction with executives and functional peer groups to gain commitment Agile Software Development Methodologies DevOps Practices and Principles The role necessitates the ability to influence stakeholders outside of their direct job area on policies, practices, and procedures.
Experience in encouraging innovation within large organizations is highly beneficial.
Proficiency in both written and oral English is essential.
Competencies Great leadership skills and the ability to motivate team members on location and remotely Ability to guide by intent, with clear framing of goals for internal and external employees Process-oriented and a skilled stakeholder manager Possess solid communication skills that enable you to convey issues to management and stakeholders in a convincing and concise manner Contribute to building a positive team spirit and treat others with respect Strive to foster collaboration with other departments towards a common vision and shared goals High level of motivation and can challenge the existing norms while maintaining flow What We Offer We offer you an exciting possibility to set new standards for how we work with software platforms and software modularization in Vestas.
You will have many interested and supportive parties across a large, true global organization, which has been consolidated and streamlined over the past few years.
You will have excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development.
The work environment is result-oriented, at a high professional level, and with a solid technical commitment.
Additional Information By joining Vestas, you will become part of our Software Platforms & Connectivity team,working out of our office in Aarhus, Denmark.
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis.
Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV as soon as possible, but no later than April .
For any additional information, please reach out to recruiter Vips Patel, BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas.
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om/en/careers/job-openings 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 173 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.
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