Scrum Master

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 88% of the world's 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 seeking a Scrum Master who will act as an agile coach, change agent, and teacher — helping not only teams but also the wider organization to make incremental changes with the goal of improving the overall product development capabilities in Wärtsilä’s Digital Product Development organization. 

We are currently in our third year of a thoughtful adoption of the LeSS framework in which we strive to simplify organizational complexity while implementing our own unique people-centric ways of working. 

About the Role 

As a Scrum Master, you will coach individuals, teams and managers to expand their capabilities and facilitate the ability to challenge the status quo.  Together with other Scrum Masters, you will work alongside our Area Product Owner who sets the product vision and priority.  You will also work with broader organization like People Managers and various stakeholders to remove systemic impediments, implement LeSS principles and foster modern product development practices. 

You will also play a crucial role in: 

• Exposing and addressing organizational impediments that hinder adaptability 
• Creating an environment where teams are empowered, they maintain whole product focus, and are continuously learning
• Fostering and supporting technical communities to create a shared vision of practices 
• Working with product development staff to facilitate technical excellence and maximize simplicity 
• Collaborating closely with other Scrum Masters to ensure coherence in ways of working, coaching and organizational development
• Support people managers and stakeholders during their evolution in a LeSS organization 

Your core responsibilities:

• Coach multiple teams in self-management, transparency and systems thinking 
• Teach and demonstrate how to apply LeSS principles in daily work activities 
• Foster improvement of technical practices through cultivation of a continuous learning culture 
• Help teams and other stakeholders learn how to identify and resolve organizational dysfunctions that prevent progress towards product organization goals
• Actively work with managers, leaders and developers to support the LeSS adoption and evolve organizational structures 
• Facilitate Scrum events only when needed with the goal of having teams and other stakeholders learn how to effectively execute and facilitate independently 

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a multi-team or large product development environment
• Strong background in coaching teams to reduce technical debt while achieving high value delivery
• Deep understanding of the Scrum Guide and the LeSS Principles
• Ability and interest in challenging the status quo, facilitate change, and foster systemic improvement
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Relevant Scrum Master education and certifications (e.g. PSM II/III, LeSS Practitioner or Coach certification)
• Ability to work co-located in Helsinki minimum 2-3 days a week
• Hands-on experience in teaching software development practices (e.g. pair programming, test driven development, refactoring) is a strong plus
• Proficiency in English, Finnish is a plus 

Who are we and what we do: 

Digital Product Development (DPD) develops digital products for Wärtsilä’s Marine and Energy business units. One of our well-known products is Wärtsilä Expert Insight, which uses real-time vessel engine data to detect and predict maintenance needs. To collect and process operational data, DPD develops Edge solutions by using common technology stack in development work.  

Currently, DPD consists of 120+ product developers organized into 11 teams. We have several scrum masters who support these teams, and one PO who sets the vision and direction in which the teams develop our products. As a department, we are very flat and promote actively non-hierarchical, agile ways of working. We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.  

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 truself you can accomplish so much more.  

We don’t always get it right the first time, a  mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empower you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you  eager to be part of this ambition?  

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.  

Contact & next steps:  

Please submit your application through our career portal. We start interviewing suitable candidates already during the process so send your application before the application deadline of 15.10.2025. We will keep you updated on the process throughout. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. We hope to hear soon from you.

Would you have any questions related to this position, please reach out our People Manager Jenni Karkinen jenni.karkinen@wartsila.com.  

Last application date: 15/10/2025 

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.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. 

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. 

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