Process Excellence Specialist

In Vattenfall we are aiming for paperless and harmonized and effective process landscape which you will be a part of this amazing journey

The Integrated Management System Process Excellence Specialist will be part of the IMS & Process Governance Team and will be responsible for ensuring that the value stream for their assigned part of the lifecycle is well-coordinated, effective and efficient. As a part of project implementation initially will be responsible for designing and optimizing process landscape while collaborating with process owners and specialists in the business in the development and maintenance of business processes, the identification of process gaps, harmonisation of processes, reduction of duplication, and to ensure that handoffs between processes are complete and accurate. The role will also involve using data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, ensuring that processes are compliant with the IMS governance framework, and contributing to the development of a harmonised and efficient value stream for the whole business. Additionally, the IMS Process Excellence Specialist will work in collaboration with the Process Governance and Standards Compliance team to ensure IMS requirements are met and compliance risks are addressed.

We are looking to hire 2 FTE for this role.

Place in the organisation BA/BU/SF

The Process Excellence Specialist reports to the Process Excellence Lead within the IMS Development unit and is part of the Integrated Management System & Process Governance team within People, Culture and Standards staff functions within Business Area Wind.

Be in your element with BA Wind

Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom.

As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.

You won't only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

Your role / what will you do?

• Design , develop and optimize the process flow based on value stream mapping and industries best practices in alignment with internal business process leaders
• Collaborate with process owners and specialists , process governance and other specialist in the business and knowledge domains to ensure that the value stream for your assigned part of the lifecycle is developed in a coordinated, effective and efficient way, and that IMS requirements are addressed in the value streams, process landscapes, and process design.
• Act as guardians of the IMS governance framework to ensure that processes are developed in a compliant way with the BA Wind Process Framework, and that all IMS requirements are met, this may involve the development and maintenance of processes that are specific to the Integrated Management System.
• Identify gaps in the value stream and work to harmonise processes and reduce duplication and overlap.
• Ensure that the handoffs between processes are complete and accurate to minimise delays and improve quality.
• Support the development of PPIs and conduct performance evaluations for the processes which you are responsible for while using problem solving approach.
• Use performance and compliance data to identify OFIs and drive continuous improvement activities that optimise stakeholder value and increase overall business performance.
• Collaborate with process owners and specialists in the business to develop a harmonised and efficient value stream for the whole business.

Your main stakeholders and interfaces

• Internal:
  • IMS & Process Governance Department
  • People, Culture and Standards Organisation
  • QHSSE Function Heads and their respective departments
  • BA Wind Staff Functions
  • Vattenfall Management System Department
  • Business Excellence Teams within BU Onshore, Offshore and SoBa
  • Wider Business Unit Operational Teams
  • Group Audit
• External:
  • Industry bodies (e.g. ISO, Bureau Veritas etc.);
  • External Auditors
  • Other wind and/or renewables developers

Your profile / who are you?

• Min Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Operations Management, Quality Management, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• +5 years of experience in business process Design, improvement , optimization and implementation preferably with integrated management system approach
• Knowledge of management systems standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 and the integration of these standards.
• Knowledge of process modelling using value stream mapping, BPMN 2.0 standard as well as hands on experience working with business process management softwares such as ARIS, BIC, Miro, Mega, SAP , MS Visio and any other visual and automated platforms are highly preferred
• Lean Six Sigma and other problem solving methods Kaizen, 8D, PDCA, DAMIC or similar industry recognised qualification in process excellence or quality management is a benefit.

Your profile Personal attributes

• Self driven and pragmatic, keeping good balance between holistic view and level of details needed
• Team player, ability to navigate, collaborate and influence stakeholders while keeping project deadlines and quality of deliverables under control
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to visualise and use Technology to minimize paper work

Geographical area of responsibility

The group is organised internationally; the employees are located across all our core operating countries (NL, UK, DK, SWE and DE)

Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now? We look forward to receiving your application

Location Amsterdam, London, Kolding, Stockholm or Hamburg

Looking for a career with growth?

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?

The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We'll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.

More Information

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Anne Vriesema via

We welcome your application in English no later than June 24th 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Clickherefor further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.