Project 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?

Impact & Scope

• Operates within the Flexible Delivery Centre delivery model for India
• Responsible for FDC scope of assigned propulsion delivery projects (Waterjets, CPP and any other Propulsion product )
• Interfaces with local suppliers, pre‑qualified assembly workshops, shipyards and internal global stakeholders
• High impact on delivery reliability, customer satisfaction, quality performance and Wärtsilä reputation in an emerging shipbuilding market
• Scope is operational / tactical, with responsibility for execution excellence within approved project frameworks and business directives.

Delivery & Project Management:

• Coordinate FDC end‑to‑end delivery execution for assigned propulsion projects in India
• Ensure alignment between supply chain, assembly activities and delivery schedules
• Act as main local interface towards the shipyard during assembly and delivery phases
• Track progress, risks and deviations and report status to GM Flexible DC

Supply Chain & Assembly Coordination:

• Coordinate local suppliers and logistics to ensure timely availability of components
• Align assembly planning with pre‑qualified workshops and internal stakeholders
• Ensure assembly activities are executed according to released documentation, quality plans and safety requirements

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure deliveries meet Wärtsilä quality standards, contractual requirements and classification rules
• Be actively involved from the start in case of quality claims or deviations
• Coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions together with:
  • Engineering
  • Assembly partners
  • Suppliers
  • Ensure structured and timely feedback to prevent recurrence

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain close cooperation with Engineering, Quality, Supply Management and Project Management
• Build strong working relationships with local suppliers and workshops
• Support customer communication related to delivery execution, quality and corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to development of the Flexible Delivery Center model in India
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery flow, quality performance and local execution efficiency
• Support lessons learned and best‑practice sharing within the global delivery organization

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in project coordination, delivery management or manufacturing execution, preferably in marine, propulsion, or heavy equipment industries
• Experience working with suppliers, workshops and customer yards
• Exposure to Naval projects and quality‑critical deliveries is an advantage
• Experience in emerging markets / India shipbuilding environment is a strong plus

Required Competences & Skills

• Professional / Functional
• Project management and execution skills
• Understanding of supply chain, assembly and delivery processes
• Strong quality awareness and problem‑solving capability
• Basic understanding of propulsion systems (Waterjets / CPP preferred)
• Knowledge of classification and marine quality standards

Management & Behavioural

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Structured, result‑oriented way of working
• Decisive and proactive in resolving delivery and quality issues
• Ability to work cross‑culturally and with multiple stakeholders
• Customer focus with high integrity and compliance mindset

Language

• English - professional working proficiency
• Local language - fluent

Desired Behaviours

• Achieving results
• Making change happen
• Quality and safety leadership
• Collaboration across functions and cultures
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Stakeholders’ management
• Driving Seat
• Ownership, Independent thinking
• Representing business
• Internation experience (preferable)
• Propulsion products knowledge (is an advantage).

Location- Navi Mumbai

Last application date: 28/07/2026

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.