Head of Wind Turbines, Leuven

Overview

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! The Head of Wind Turbines is globally responsible for the strategy and delivery of wind turbine generators (WTG) across our offshore wind project portfolio throughout the full asset lifecycle. The role provides functional leadership for WTG technology and ensures turbine solutions are selected, contracted and delivered to optimise project performance, reliability and LCoE while meeting safety, quality and schedule requirements.The role leads the development and deployment of WTG standards, specifications and technology roadmaps, and builds a high‑performing, multidisciplinary engineering team capable of supporting a growing global offshore wind portfolio. In this role you will

Provide global functional accountability for wind turbine generators across offshore wind projects, covering strategy, design, selection, contracting and delivery over the full project lifecycle. Develop and maintain the WTG technology roadmap and strategy, including innovation initiatives, demonstration projects and technology assessments.Define WTG technical specifications and development plans to support negotiation, contracting and delivery of WTG packages within projects. Lead and manage WTG package execution within projects, including quality control, manufacturing surveillance and expediting of major components to ensure reliability and durability requirements are met.Provide technical authority and sign‑off for key WTG decisions, including technology selection, project assumptions, OEM selection and WTG contracts. Build, develop, train and lead a capable WTG engineering and procurement team to meet current and future business and project needs. Establish and continuously improve WTG methodologies, standards and governance, ensuring lessons learned and knowledge are captured and applied across projects.Ensure that WTG selection, contracting and delivery decisions contribute to minimising project LCoE while maintaining technical and commercial robustness. Define and govern wind turbine transport and installation (T&I) strategies, ensuring alignment with overall project execution plans. Provide technical authority and oversight for WTG transport and installation concepts, methodologies and technical documentation. Support project teams during installation readiness, offshore installation campaigns and commissioning phases to ensure safety, quality, schedule and performance requirements are achieved.To be successful in the role you will bring

Extensive experience in offshore wind turbine generators, with participation in a minimum of two offshore wind projects and preferably more than 10 years of relevant experience. Deep technical understanding of offshore wind WTG technology and design. Strong understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of WTG supply and delivery contracts.Proven project management experience, including responsibility for WTG packages within large, complex projects. Demonstrated experience in leading functional responsibilities for multi‑million‑value contracts across multiple projects. Strong leadership and people management capability, with a proven ability to motivate teams, drive performance and build technical capability.Strategic mindset with the ability to represent the organisation in senior‑level engagements with turbine OEMs and external stakeholders. Key Competencies

Wind turbine technology leadership Technical authority and decision‑making Contractual and commercial understanding Strategic technology planning and roadmap development Team leadership and capability building Quality, reliability and lifecycle performance management Cross‑functional and multi‑disciplinary collaborationWhat you can expect from us

A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team‑building and social activities. Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in‑person connection. Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast‑growing international company.

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