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.

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. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä ANCS is growing and we are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our R&D Team in Denmark. If you share our passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future, you might be the one!  

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an experienced and accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead our development projects and enhance our processes. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a central role in leading the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of current and future automation solutions that help improve efficiency and reduce costs for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and managing product development projects in all project phases (scope definition, estimation, scheduling, resourcing, budgeting)
• Running projects using a hybrid approach - combining agile and traditional (predictive) project methodologies.
• Managing communication and reporting with various stakeholders – internal as well as external, high as well as low
• Identifying and managing project risks – mitigating and escalating when relevant
• Collaborate with different departments, e.g. Project Engineering and Service to validate that solutions meet business requirements
• Continuously improve project management processes and tools.

You are fluent in written and oral English, as you will cooperate with international development teams, suppliers as well as internal and external stakeholders.

You will shine in this role if you have:

• Master’s degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Experience in managing R&D projects and leading technical teams to successfully complete projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A pragmatic approach to risk management in a technical project context

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification, or experience with other frameworks, as well as the practical application of the methods
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps practices and tools
• Own experience with software and systems development
• Experience with Maritime/Class product certifications (IACS) and standards, eg. IEC 62443, ISO12207
• Interest in the technical part of the projects.

As a person you are tenacious and have a high level of professional pride – you enjoy moving a project and team forward and contributing to the development of strong and maintainable solutions that others will enjoy working with for years to come. You don’t give up easily but enjoy taking on and growing with new challenges. You have a sense of humor and can keep calm and focused even when things change around you. You know when to ask for support and give it readily to the team around you when you can.

Who are we?

ANCS is a global leader in innovative hardware and software technologies for marine navigation and automation, with solutions including integrated navigation and automation systems, advanced sensors enhancing safety and situational awareness, and dynamic positioning systems enabling precise vessel station keeping.

At the office in Hørsholm, we specialize in developing and supporting electronic equipment for maritime automation solutions. We currently employ 70+ people in Denmark and we cooperate closely with our sister sites in Hamburg (Navigation) and Drammen (Navy+Cruiseship automation).

In December 2024, Technology group Wärtsilä announced the divestment of ANCS to the Swedish investment company Solix Group AB. Subject to approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.  

Why you and us?

We offer you both inspiring and challenging work tasks, and an opportunity for personal and professional development in a great and experienced team. We 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.

Contact & next steps

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Please apply online.

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. We will be interviewing candidates continuously.

Last application date: 08/04/2025 

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 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.