Internal Communications Manager

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 always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
We are looking for an Internal Communications Manager with a main responsibility of supporting Wärtsilä corporation’s flagship projects, and supporting corporate change management. The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, Finland. We offer possibility to hybrid remote work. 

Your role and responsibilities:  

As an Internal Communications Manager your work will include planning and creating content for our internal channels, counselling our internal teams in their communications needs, and supporting our internal transformation project communications and related change management. These tasks involve the independent development of narratives and presentations and elaborate knowledge of change management. They can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You will be working as part of the Corporate Internal and Regional Communications team with diverse expertise, and report to the Head of Internal and Regional Communications. 

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Wärtsilä’s transformation projects and their change management efforts
• Strategic planning and development of culture-forming campaigns and relevant content for our internal communications channels, e.g. our SharePoint intranet, Viva Engage communities, and Teams Townhall events
• Collaboration with business communications and supporting HR, Information Management, Cyber Security, Legal and Corporate Relations
• Supporting the continuous improvement of the internal communications channels
• Communicating our financial results to our internal audiences

Requirements for the position: 

• Around 5-6 years of experience in Communications or Marketing
• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Finnish language skill is seen as a plus

To be able to succeed in the position, you have: 

• Experience in supporting change communications - such as organisational changes, employment negotiations, and/or other transformations
• Experience in internal communications planning, both short- and long-term 
• Experience in building and running SharePoint-based Intranet
• Good skills in photo and video editing (e.g. PhotoShop, Canva)
• You are proactive, creative, and collaborative, have attention to detail, and work well under pressure. 

Seen as an advantage:

• Experience in financial communications
• Presentation creation and script-writing skills 
• Experience in community building

Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä, YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.   
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning and teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities, so you can develop beyond your potential.  
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   
At Wärtsilä, employment decisions are made regardless of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Contact & next steps  
  
Even though you feel that you do not tick all the boxes, please submit your application before the application deadline of April 30, 2024, through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to: 

Anneli Karlstedt
Head of Internal and Regional Communications
Tel. +358 40 709 6922
 

Last application date: 30/04/2024 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. The country's legislation is followed when a person is located outside of Finland.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.