Pre-installation Planner-Offshore Project Planning

Professional | Full-Time | Project Portfolio Management

Location : Remote (Japan) → On-site (Akita, Oct 6 – Mid 7) → Remote (Japan)

Help Build Japan’s Offshore Wind Future

Join a team at the forefront of Japan’s green energy transformation. As a Pre-installation Planner within our APAC Offshore Project Planning team, you will play a mission-critical role in preparing one of Japan’s key offshore wind projects for successful installation. You'll coordinate a wide range of stakeholders and support the pre-installation of turbines before they are deployed at sea.

This role is ideal for individuals with a background in construction planning, logistics, or supply chain — looking to grow in a global organization with cutting-edge renewable energy projects.

What You’ll Do

As a Pre-installation Planner, your core mission will be to ensure that the offshore pre-installation programme runs smoothly, stays on track, and reflects real-time conditions and risks. You’ll be the central link between project teams, subcontractors, logistics, procurement, finance, and site management. Your work ensures our teams are ready to deliver when it matters most.

Key responsibilities include :

Own and update the pre-installation project schedule throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate timelines with subcontractors and monitor progress to ensure alignment.

Identify critical paths, delays, and knock-on effects, proposing mitigation plans.

Facilitate planning workshops with cross-functional teams.

Support resource planning and allocation for both short- and long-term site needs.

Collaborate with sales support to evaluate planning scenarios for upcoming projects.

Workplace & Mobility

Remote work mode (initially based in Tokyo or another city in Japan).

Short-term travel to Taiwan may be required for training.

From Oct–Nov 6 or Jan–Feb 7 , you’ll be based on-site at the Katagami project in Akita Prefecture for ~7– months. Company-provided housing or housing allowance will be arranged.

After completion of the on-site work, you’ll return to remote work mode.

What You Bring

2+ years of experience in project planning, supply chain coordination, or construction projects.

Familiarity working with subcontractors and diverse stakeholders.

Strong organizational and communication skills (Japanese & English).

Knowledge of MS Office, ERP systems (SAP), and ideally, Power BI or Primavera / MS Project.

A background in Engineering, Logistics, or Project Management is preferred.

Why Join Us?

Work on a nationally significant offshore wind power project .

Gain international exposure within a global renewable energy leader.

Take ownership of a cross-functional role that directly impacts project success.

Collaborate with high-performing, mission-driven colleagues across APAC.

Experience both remote flexibility and hands-on project execution on-site.

Interested?

If you're excited to make a tangible contribution to Japan’s green energy future and have the skills to keep complex offshore operations running on time— we want to hear from you.

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.