Job Description

The MCU Leader, APAC is a key member of the regional leadership team, responsible for leading Major Component Upgrade (MCU) and up-tower repair operations across the APAC region. This role oversees internal and third-party execution teams, including tooling and equipment, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of services at customer sites.
The role requires strong operational leadership, sound judgment, and cross-functional coordination to drive performance against KPIs and deliver business outcomes. A high degree of autonomy is expected in managing complex operational and strategic challenges.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to APAC MCU and up-tower repair teams.
• Manage execution teams (internal and third-party), including resource planning, tools, and equipment readiness.
• Ensure effective planning, coordination, and scheduling prior to execution.
• Develop strong regional understanding to support operational and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with third-party providers to ensure alignment on performance, demand, and expectations.
• Partner with the sourcing team to define and optimize crane and labor strategy, driving productivity and cost efficiency.
• Provide accurate cost estimates for upcoming jobs and proactively track and report actual costs upon job completion.
• Engage and coordinate with customers across the region to ensure service excellence.
• Partner with global teams and local stakeholders to align priorities and execution plans.
• Drive operational performance against KPIs, ensuring quality, safety, and delivery standards are consistently met.
• Lead MCU related Lean/Kaizen and strategy development, including resource planning and policy alignment.
• Analyze operational challenges, assess information critically, and implement effective, innovative solutions.
• Lead projects or functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders and guiding decision-making where required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in wind turbine service operations.
• Proven field leadership experience managing execution teams.
• Strong command of English (written and verbal).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Experience leading large-scale field operations or projects.
• Ability to plan, document, and execute operational programs effectively.
• Awareness of industry trends and ability to translate insights into actionable improvements.

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