Senior 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 a Senior Communications Manager, External Communications with the main responsibilities in developing and delivering crisis communications, nurturing media visibility as part of our thought leadership activities and contributing to Wärtsilä’s corporate communications assets. The primary location for this position is Helsinki, Finland, but also Vaasa, Finland and Singapore are possible locations. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work. We hope you can start in this role around mid-September 2025

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Senior Communications Manager, External communications, you will work as a member of the Wärtsilä Corporate External Communications team, reporting to the Head of External Communications. The core elements of your daily work will include 

• Developing, coordinating, and delivering crisis communications. You will enable Wärtsilä to be prepared for crisis situations by delivering targeted crisis communications training for key internal stakeholders and monitoring early signs of potentials risks
• You will deliver successful crisis communications when needed, based on solid foundation of a crisis communications plan and guidelines, and support our other communications colleagues in their crisis communication. Working closely together with communications colleagues and business leaders across the company is an integral part of your responsibilities
• Contributing to global media visibility as part of our thought leadership activities. As a member of the team, you will be involved in engaging with media on topical conversations, broadening our relationships with key media, and creating messaging for media conversations
• Contributing or owning some of the corporate communications assets. To ensure consistent messaging and delivery of key corporate communications assets like the annual report or the company website, you will contribute to creating, updating, and delivering those

Key tasks in the position: 

• Creating messages, communications plans, and scenarios to address any potential issues or controversies in close collaboration with the corporate and business communications, regional communications community, security and risk management 
• Simplifying complex topics and situations into clear overviews and actions in a fast pace
• Advising executive and other business leaders in disruptions or crisis situations 
• Developing and delivering crisis comms training to various internal stakeholders
• Keeping a pulse on the latest trends and development of the risk environment for optimal preparedness 
• Engaging regularly with media for pitching our perspectives or dealing with inbound inquiries
• Planning and executing media engagement activities as part of our thought leadership plan and team
• Contributing to content creation for key company communications assets as agreed 
• Collaborating closely with comms colleagues and other key stakeholders globally across the company

Qualifications that will help you to succeed in the position: 

• 9+ years of work experience in journalism or communications preferably in an global environment, including strong experience in crisis communications
• University degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or equivalent
• Strong understanding of media’s way of thinking and working
• Excellent written and verbal English skills, Finnish and Swedish skills are a plus
• Ability to collaborate and influence across the teams and outside of the company 
• Excellent ability to perform under pressure and focus on details while keeping a broad perspective and handle sensitive issues professionally
• Ability to build scenarios and think conceptually  
• Interest in technologies is an asset

Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.   
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilä 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 for us. Every day, we Wärtsilians put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   
  
Contact & next steps:
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline of 18.05.2025 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: 

Anne Alarotu 
Head of External Communications 
anne.alarotu@wartsila.com
If you want to have a quick chat on the position, please call +358 50 487 1308. 
 

Last application date: 18/05/2025 

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. 

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.