Vestas has a notable position open for an enthusiastic and high-achieving individual to join our team as Senior Director of Service ANZ. This is a unique role where you will help steer our service teams across the region to achieve great goals and build upon an already profitable department. This is a role where you can truly make a difference and use your extensive stakeholder management skills internally and externally to achieve many short and long-term wins for Vestas Wind. The Senior Director of Service is responsible for the regional strategy and service delivery across Australia and New Zealand. He/She maintains an organisation that is fit to meet customer demands and contracted scope of Services in a highly efficient, safe, compliant way while delivering on the internal KPI's and PPI's as well as on committed budgets.
The teams under the service umbrella include all 50+ wind farms across the region, our customer service department, and planning and scheduling among others.
The Senior Director of Service is in charge of employees and organisational development, advancing our work methods and safety and quality culture. He/She further supports the Service VP in providing counselling regarding market outlook, risks, and recommendations based on daily business and KPI development.
Key to the success of this role will be to direct and develop Vestas organisation, resources, strategies, agenda, and goals for the ANZ Service Business along with delivering on the business, financial, and functional priorities.
Responsibilities Directly supervise a team of 10 managers and an organisation of up to 800 employees to meet current and future business needsDeliver on financial P&L obligations with revenue in excess of 150M AUDManage Industrial Relations strategy to anticipate business needs and establish measures to manage accordinglyParticipate in commercial activities including bid management, contract negotiations, and client disputesEnsure operation KPI targets are achieved for HSE, warranted availability, and employee satisfactionContribute as an engaged leader in a matrix organisation within both the APAC Service business and local Australia/New Zealand leadership teamOrganise processes efficiently with a focus on continuous improvement to support Vestas profitabilityDirect regional initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the Vestas organisation.Advise management about important trends in the industry and ensure to exploit these for the benefits of the Vestas businessEnsure internal business transparency and consolidate relevant data for global strategies and goalsDirect and supervise relationships and performance measurement feedback proceduresHandle project plans and follow up on business performance, conducting regular reviews with stakeholders and executive leadershipBe a change agent and secure capability building through engaging with key stakeholders and the implementation of process improvementsSecure relevant risk assessments are completedSecuring that all cost out opportunities are identified and utilized in the business unitAll other responsibilities as assignedQualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education. Master's degree preferred but not essential15+ years of progressive leadership experience in an established organisationSolve problems by seeking out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisionsEffective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearlyAbility to influence across organisational boundaries with a solid focus on working with and understanding different culturesConfident to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsEffectively manage direct reports who also have direct reports (leader of leaders)Good, proven project and program management skills. Ability to develop, plan, and implement strategic short and long-range goalsEffective team leadership skills with the ability to facilitate a cooperative work environment, motivate, coach, and facilitate employee development and performanceGood interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of business units in a global organisationProven proficiency in analysis and problem solvingAbility to develop and facilitate positive relationships among stakeholdersAbility to operate effectively in a significant, ever-growing, and results-oriented environment; handle constant change with ease and flexibilityBusiness and financial acumenWhat We Offer We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer.You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each otherA professional safety cultureAn opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energyThe opportunity to further develop your skills and professional developmentGlobal career progression prospectsAdditional Information This Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position, and the duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice at the Company's sole discretion.
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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