Head of Technical Portfolio Management

We offer an exciting opportunity to come and be Head of the Technical Portfolio Management team, a team who play a crucial role in representing Offshore Generation organisation in new asset projects.

The Technical Portfolio Management team within Operational Readiness department contributes significantly by sharing lessons learnt throughout project lifecycles. This helps optimise operational performance by guiding fact based decision-making with data and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Operational Readiness sits within the Operational Readiness & Excellence department, it is a department in Generation Offshore that ensures the ongoing success of our offshore wind farms by managing major change and product development projects.

Living our core principles; Active, Open, Positive, and Safety 

What will you do?

We are on the lookout for an inspiring leader who understands the transformative potential of collaboration and empowerment in achieving success. Presently, we are actively recruiting for the position of Head of Technical Portfolio Management, a pivotal role charged with cultivating and overseeing a vibrant, cohesive team environment. Our ideal candidate will bring both passion and expertise to the table, driving forward our mission through effective team management and strategic development.

The Manager of Technical Portfolio Management gives direction to, and manages their staff in an inspiring, stimulating and supportive manner by setting out clear frameworks within which all employees shall work, they empower employees to take ownership of their work and nurture their talents. This approach creates an environment conducive to achieving both company objectives and individual growth for team members.

The Manager of Technical Portfolio Management is also the representative of Generation towards new Asset projects, projects approaching end of DNP and Product Development projects on technical aspects, making sure new and existing assets and products are designed in a way (both technically and commercially) to support the Generation strategy and the Generation ways of working, as well as ensuring decisions between investments and operational expenditure are well informed and balanced.

Your tasks and responsibilities: 

• Represent Generation towards new Asset projects in development or Project Delivery on technical matters; as well as support where required, for end of DNP, the service period provided by OEM.
• Safeguarding Generation’s requirements towards the projects above.
• Ensure flexible availability of people with the right competences and behaviours to support the projects.
• Providing expertise and information regarding Generation’s way of working via the O&M Development Package Manager, who reside outside the Technical Portfolio Management team

Important stakeholders:

Internally: The Manager of Technical Portfolio Management reports to the Head of Operational Readiness. In addition, he/she will work with the other teams in Generation, as well as other functions in BU Offshore and BA Wind as required to achieve the goals of the team.

Externally: The Manager of Technical Portfolio Management will work with external parties such as OEMs, partners, and suppliers, together with the Asset projects and Product Development projects, when required to find optimal solutions for Generation

Your background

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership position
• Demonstrated ability to lead international teams, driving a performance culture and development of key skills and knowledge
• Experience of team resource and capacity planning in a dynamic environment is also helpful for this role.
• Experience in building cohesive teams and promoting collaboration
• A visionary thinker, who can see the big picture, sets clear goals and articulates a compelling vision for the team
• Broad operational experience, preferably withing the Offshore wind sector
• Highly motivated, inspiring and communicative leader
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Health and safety as the highest priority
• Fluent in English

Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now? We look forward to receiving your application! 

Location  London, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Solna, Kolding

Our offer

Looking for a career with growth?

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?

The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We’ll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.

More Information 

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Anne Vriesema via [email protected]

We welcome your application in English no later than May 12th 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website. 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata. 

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation. 

We look forward to receiving your application!