Product Owner (VTS)

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?

About the Role :
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Product Owner to join our dynamic team working on Ports software development. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for one or two development teams, ensuring alignment with product strategy and maximizing business value. You will collaborate closely with the Product Lead and other Product Owners, participate in the Product Discovery process, and be the main point of contact for requirement clarifications and team scope and goals.

Key Responsibilities: 
- Act as a Product Owner for one or two development teams working on Ports software.
- Own and manage the team backlog, ensuring alignment with product strategy and maximizing business value.
- Collaborate closely with the Product Lead and other Product Owners.
- Participate in the Product Discovery process as part of the discovery team.
- Be the main point of contact for the development team regarding requirement clarifications and the rest of the organization regarding the team's scope and goals.
- Write, verify, and present clear, well-structured user stories to ensure efficient development.
- Engage with customers, conduct user research, and contribute to customer support initiatives.
- Work in an Agile environment, ensuring smooth collaboration between multiple teams working on the same product.

What We Are Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
- Strong ability to write and communicate user stories in a clear and structured way.
- Readiness to engage directly with customers and understand their needs.
- Strong business communication skills in English.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Understanding of Product Discovery principles and an Agile mindset.

Nice to have:

Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

Experience working in a port or shipping environment. 

Why Join Us:
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
- Work in a collaborative and Agile environment.
- Engage directly with customers and make a real impact.
- Contribute to the development of cutting-edge Ports software.

If you are passionate about product ownership and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us shape the future of Ports software development.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship.

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.

Contact & next steps:

 Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Cameron Butchart– Product Lead, Marine Traffic Control via email at cameron.butchart@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).

Last application date: 08/05/2025 

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.