Project Manager

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. 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 80% 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 through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a Project Manager to join our team working for a better future. 

The location for the position is in Helsinki, Finland. 

What you will be doing 

The Project Manager's role is to manage our delivery and data implementation projects to our customers in the marine industry globally.  Our systems collect data from different systems onboard vessels and generate new information to assist the decision-making of the vessel's personnel. Some products comprise both hardware and software with some having only software. 
 

As Project Manager, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Managing customer delivery projects within schedule and budget from sales handover to handing over to our Customer Support. 
• Planning multiple projects for optimal execution together with customers and third parties
• Coordinating all our activities related to customer project deliveries with different functions such as Project Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Lifecycle Management, Data Operations, Customer Support
• Working in coordination with our sales and local service partners
• Managing changes, reporting progress, mitigating risks 
• Act as the main contact and focal point towards customers and relevant parties
• Manage project resources and their works from different disciplines
• Close projects, conduct project evaluations and identify and report the most successful and unsuccessful project elements for the knowledge base.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: 

• Master / Bachelor in IT or Engineering
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• A recognized project management certification is desirable
• Knowledge of relevant software, IT and electronic products and tools
• Knowledge in marine industry/marine electronics
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience ideally in system integration but at least in projects delivering hardware and/or software-based products managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Willingness to travel to relevant sites as required

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. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Volkov Egor, Leading Project Manager through egor.volkov@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 27/11/2024 

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 check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when 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.