Professional | Full-Time | Project Portfolio Management

Vestas is a renowned global wind company and the world's number one sustainable company.

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner who will play a critical role in driving the performance and delivery of large‑scale wind farm projects. This role is far more than P6 operation. You will be a core member of various project teams, challenge assumptions, and ensure the schedule becomes the central tool for project control.

You will work on projects in both the tender phase, and delivery phase, and play an important part in developing the robust portfolio that Vestas Australia and New Zealand is currently building.

Customer Project Execution - APAC > Customer Project Execution > Project Planning AUNZ

Responsibilities:

• Create and own the project schedule from development to delivery, ensuring it is realistic, logic‑driven and commercially competitive
• Maintain an integrated EPC project schedule covering design, procurement, BOP civil & electrical works, transport, installation, commissioning and grid compliance.
• Analyse actual progress, productivity and sequencing and recommend recovery plans or resequencing when required.
• Support on commercial aspects of the project including extension of time modelling, critical path and delay analysis
• Monitor subcontractor programs and test their logic and assumptions
• Provide clear schedule reports, with reference to KPIs and critical‑path, to support project leadership and decision‑making

Qualifications

We are looking for a person with qualifications and experience that align with the below. We are open to receiving applications from candidates who do not meet all the criteria below.

• Hands‑on experience planning complex construction or energy projects
• Strong Primavera P6 capability and the ability to interpret, explain and communicate construction logic to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk analysis, float management, critical‑path interrogation and time impact analysis
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Construction, Building, Architecture or Project Management
• Knowledge of PMI and AACE scheduling practices

Competencies:

• Experience in Master Schedule management
• Advanced user of Primavera P6
• Excellent usage of critical path method and delay analysis
• Ability to challenge assumptions and influence engineers, site teams and subcontractors
• Experience in S-Curve Reporting, first principles program development, time chainage and resource loading
• Understanding of contracts, risk and finance

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
• A strong focus on internal development of our key talent where you can grow your career and access to a global internal HR network of centers of excellence

Additional information:
• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 18 weeks Paid Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

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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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.