Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a Delivery Lead for our Nova programme. As a Delivery Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing the successful delivery of SAP S/4HANA solution, ensuring we meet quality standards, are completed on time, and stay within budget. You will work closely with Nova Programme Process, Data and Reporting, ERP Development and Architecture teams as well as cross-functional solution teams, stakeholders, and our partner vendors to drive the program's success. You will be part of the Nova program management team.

Location:
The preferred location for this position is in Helsinki, Finland, other Wärtsilä locations in Finland can be considered. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams of experts, consultants, developers, analysts, and other professionals to ensure project objectives are met.
• Program Management: Develop and maintain the program's integrated delivery plan, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate program progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with Nova projects and proactively develop contingency plans.
• Resource Management: Allocate and manage project resources efficiently, ensuring team members have the necessary skills and tools to deliver high-quality results both internally and externally
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that Programme deliverables meet the defined quality standards and align with the organization's quality standards
• Budget Management: Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring that expenditures are within approved limits.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate closely with Key partners and third-party service providers to ensure their contributions align with program objectives.
• Change Management: Implement effective change management strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure alignment for key change actions.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and issue logs.

Qualifications:

• Strong business acumen, and ability to understand business drivers, processes, and different business models like SaaS, and their requirements on ERP capabilities. Priority is given to candidates with a deep understanding of the major program transformation
• Strong change management, leadership, and effective communication capabilities
• A team player that has excellent communication skills and ability to interact with people from all organizational levels
• Positive “can do” mindset and resilience
• Capable of leading and influencing project leads with fast execution in a matrix set-up.
• Successful track record in leading large-scale business / IT transformations. Candidates with ERP program experience is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills couped with experience of running multi-disciplinary global teams § As an ideal candidate for this position, you will have a MSc (or BSc) degree in computer science, business or a relevant field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and highly developed business acumen
• Strong familiarity with modern project management tools, methodologies, and best practices. Project management experience from a top tier consultancy is an advantage.
• Affinity for IT and data.
• Very good analytical skills
• Structured and independent way of working

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

At our team you can play major role driving our strategy into action and have an affect into how Wärtsilä operates worldwide. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps:

Please submit your application through our Careers portal latest by 8th of October 2023. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.
 
For more information about the position, please contact:

Ismo Anttila, 
VP, Nova Programme
Ismo.anttila@wartsila.com
 

Last application date: 08/10/2023 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.