IT HSE Architect

Job Description

Can you design IT solutions that make HSE simple and compliant? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders to enable safe, data-driven operations? Are you motivated by influencing critical health and safety outcomes? Then apply now for the IT HSE Architect role at Vestas!

The Digital HSE Management product team works closely with Global and Regional HSE leadership to design and implement digital solutions that enable a risk-based, proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental management, moving from reactive incident handling to prevention and continuous improvement. The team consists of 13 architects who oversee different products that interface with the business.

We enable colleagues across the business to perform their work effectively without needing in-depth knowledge of HSE processes, by ensuring that our systems inherently support compliance with all relevant requirements. The team is part of the Digital Solutions organization within the "Supply Chain, Transport, Procurement, Quality, HSE & Sustainability" Product Area, which delivers digital capabilities that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations across Vestas. As a team, we play a key role in shaping and supporting critical areas related to Health and Safety, where our work has a direct and meaningful impact on the organization.

Responsibilities

As an IT HSE Architect you will be responsible for three overall areas:

Architecture and Solutions Design

• Define and maintain the HSE target architecture across applications, data, and integrations, translating HSE business capabilities into scalable IT solutions and establishing architecture standards, patterns, and principles
• Design and govern HSE data and integrations, including definition of data models, data flows, and interfaces (e.g., SAP CPI, identity management, external systems)
• Enable data-driven insights by supporting analytics for incident trends, root cause analysis, and compliance monitoring
• Maintain the HSE technology roadmap, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and ITSM processes, and support decision-making through architecture reviews

Business Alignment

• Partner with the Product Owner and HSE leaders to convert strategy into digital capabilities
• Ensure IT solutions support operational safety, compliance, and reporting processes
• Help drive alignment between global, regional, and site-level HSE needs

Delivery Support

• Guide the product team during implementation
• Validate solution designs and ensure alignment with target architecture
• Support incident/problem management from an architecture perspective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in IT architecture or solution design
• Experience with HSE digital platforms such as Sphera or similar HSE management tools.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as:
  • SAP (S/4HANA, SuccessFactors)
  • Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Experience supporting regulated or safety-critical environments

Competencies

• Profound stakeholder engagement and management across backgrounds and seniority levels
• Ability to translate business needs into technical architecture
• Structured thinking and problem-solving
• Communication skills for executive and technical audiences
• Understanding of trade-offs, scalability, and maintainability

What we offer

We offer an impactful role in a dynamic, international environment within the sustainable energy sector, with strong opportunities for professional and personal growth. You will help shape Vestas' product portfolio while working in a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and quality. In return, we provide a supportive, global culture, ongoing development opportunities, and attractive benefits to help you build a strong and lasting career with us.

Additional information

Location: Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark

We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

Start date: September 1st, 2026. Depending on your fit and requirements, we are flexible.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize 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.

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