Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. As an energy system integrator, we – Wärtsilians - understand, design, build and serve optimal power systems for future generations. Our solutions provide the needed flexibility to integrate renewables and secure power system reliability. We support our customers over the lifecycle of their installations with services that enable increased efficiency and guaranteed performance. Did you know that Wärtsilä has 72 GW of installed power plant capacity in 180 countries around the world?

In this era of innovation and fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies with smart technology - together. Want to join the ride?

 

Wärtsilä Energy Business is looking for a General Manager, Strategy. 

You will be part of the Global Strategy & Business development team, responsible for the Energy Business strategy creation, framework and process. You will work in close cooperation with the whole Strategy & Business development team to ensure the organisation has proper knowledge of the strategic focus and understanding of the energy market. Position location is open, but preferably in Finland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Energy business strategy process, develop the strategy framework and follow-up of strategic actions.
• Support Business units and Areas with their strategy development and implementation, driving the organization towards its strategic targets 
• Facilitate strategy workshops and translate strategy into actions
• Ensure that strategic objectives are defined based on short-term and long-term aspirations for value creation
• Design, develop and deploy the best practices for strategy implementation and continuous renewal
• Ensure active strategy communications and ensure alignment in the organisation
• Continuously evaluate and validate the fit of the existing strategy and related targets to prevailing market realities
• Support growth by constantly seeking for new business opportunities 

As an ideal candidate you would have:

• Strategic and analytical thinking combined with a positive, can-do mind-set and goal-orientation. You are a team player, who naturally can assume leadership when required
• Structured approach, project management skills and proven track record of prior work in strategy. Ability to involve and gain commitment from people without formal authority.
• Advanced skills in facilitation, presentation and problem solving skills
• Advanced skills in strategy communication, both written and verbal, including strategy related workshops and presentations for executives
• Understand business objectives and customer value creation
• MSc or equivalent technical or commercial degree 
• Minimum 5 years working experience within the power industry 
• Financial knowledge and analytical skills 
• Good presentation and networking skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams 
• Strategic oriented mind-set, positive and analytical approach 
• Fluent spoken and written English 
• Ability to travel

Please apply by 8th October, 2020. 

Person to give further information:
Matti Rautkivi

Director, Business Development

+358 40 4803743

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2019, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com