Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a Smart Marine Ecosystem. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies with smart technology - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

 

Wärtsilä provides equipment to one in three of the world's vessels, from intelligent navigation control systems to engines the size of a bus. But we're not just an industrial equipment company: we're building the hardware, software, and data science that underpins the marine and energy industries of the future.

Voyage (an independent business division within Wärtsilä) is focused on radically transforming how vessels perform their voyage by leveraging the latest digital technologies, to deliver a step-change in safety, efficiency, reliability and emissions. We are developing a unique integrated infrastructure that combines the bridge systems, cloud data management, data services, decision support tools, and access to real-time information, we will collaborate with customers in creating the digital ecosystem of the future resulting in a smarter voyage. 

We're looking for solution-oriented folks to come and help us build this future and help lead the way. We are working in a traditional industry that is ready to change; we can put your skillset to use immediately and see real, rapid results.

Wärtsilä is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, but with offices in 85 countries globally. We employ over 18,000 people, with a common mission: to build smart technology for sustainable societies.
 

We are now seeking a…

Project Manager

to work in our Voyage Solutions Delivery team. Voyage Solutions Delivery is a strategically important team within Wärtsilä, responsible for rolling out the hardware, deploying software and data capabilities and enabling the future product services for Voyage’s next generation of products.

This role is key to Voyage’s ability to deploy digitally enabled products effectively.  This is a programme of activity, working with a talented, experienced team from across different domains, and expected to grow rapidly.  A key part of the role is in shaping the technologies, processes and ways of working to help Wärtsilä Voyage manage digital deployments at scale – there are a lot of challenges to be faced, and we don’t know how to address them all yet!
The position is based in Helsinki and occasional travel may be required.

What does a Project Manager do?
Project Manager’s role is to manage our delivery and data implementation projects to our customers in the marine industry globally.  Our system collects data from different systems onboard vessels and generates new information to assist the decision-making of the vessel’s personnel.  The systems comprise of both hardware and software.

Project Manager’s key responsibilities include:
- Managing customer delivery projects within schedule and budget
- Planning multiple projects for optimal execution together with customers and third parties
- Coordinating all our activities related to customer project deliveries
- Working in coordination with our sales and local service partners
- Managing changes and reporting progress
- Act as the main contact and focal point towards customers and relevant parties
- Manage project resources and their works from different disciplines

What we are seeking in our Project Manager candidates:
- Master’s degree or local equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar PM role
- A minimum of 1 year experience in data driven delivery projects in this role
- Experience of working in the maritime industry
- Capability to manage multiple customer delivery projects
- Customer focused & conscientious attitude
- Good communication skills and a genuine team player
- Self-motivated, independent, excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
- Good and proactive prioritizing skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Solid technical background

Further details
This position is temporary for 6 months. In addition to interesting, hands-on work in a capable team in an international environment, we offer good opportunities for professional development and a strong teamwork culture.
The position requires a good command of English, both spoken and written. Applicants must have the right to work in Finland without restriction.
 
To apply, please fill in the form at https://www.wartsila.com/careers.  

The closing date is 6.12.2020.
 
For additional queries, please contact:

Anders Mård, anders.mard@wartsila.com
 

Last application date: 06/12/2020


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