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Training Project Manager

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Copenhagen or Herning, Denmark
Remote
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Posted
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Full time
Standards and Projects
Department:
Secretariat

GWO members strive for an injury free work environment, setting common international standards for safety training and workforce development

Standards help our industry work more efficiently and effectively. Last year, more than 170,000 technicians working within the wind industry received GWO certified training accessed from more than 550 third-party certified training providers throughout the world. GWO is on a path to expand this workforce significantly while creating a broader set of standards, so we need your help.

How will you contribute to the development of safety training and workforce development?

You will play a key role in the GWO Secretariat, contributing with your professional competence and belief in high achievement. You will work as a project manager to develop and review training frameworks and standards, responsible for scoping, development, design and implementation of assigned projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Tasks will include:

  • Project management of development and review of training standards, and other cross functional projects
  • Facilitation of meetings, working groups, and task forces in a structured and engaging way to create innovative industry solutions
  • Planning, tracking, and delivering according to agreed scope and priorities in an agile and transparent manner
  • Implementation and improvement of project management processes and tools
  • Proactive management of internal and external stakeholders

As our new colleague you are

A well grounded individual with healthy values and excellent interpersonal skills. You know the importance of communicating constructively, and even when you do not know the answer to a question, you take the time to assist the person seeking an answer.

What we expect:

  • +3 years relevant project management experience, preferably from training or educational jobs
  • Relevant education
  • Certification within waterfall or agile project management
  • Strong familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
  • Fluent in English (written and verbal)
  • Good user of Microsoft Office 365
  • Proven ability to lead project teams and complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
  • Flexible and service minded, strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to solve problems creatively, to be resourceful, and to facilitate engaging processes
  • Ability to drive processes and continuous improvements
  • Excellent analytical skills, structured and outcome oriented
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Industry knowledge is a plus
  • Experience with Design Thinking methodologies is a plus

If the above sounds interesting, you should join us

Seize the exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding industry where one can grow, enjoy and contribute.

GWO offers the following:

  • Purposeful work
  • Flat organisation
  • Work – life balance
  • Continuous personal development
  • Strong foundation for professional networking and sparring

Forward your application as soon as possible

We are processing the applications as they reach us, you are therefore encouraged to apply today rather than tomorrow. Please send your application and CV using the “apply” button. In case you have questions regarding the position, please reach out to Julie Brown at jub@globalwindsafety.org. All queries are of course handled with discretion.

GWO encourages applicants of all genders and backgrounds. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the European Union at the time of application.

GWO main office is in Copenhagen. An alternative placement can be Herning. Occasional business travel is an expected part of this role.

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