Programme 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. 

Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels & conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.

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 cleaner 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 have now a unique and exciting opportunity for a results driven Programme Manager to lead the successful execution of new build and retrofit projects across our organisation. This role is critical to ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

You will oversee multiple project streams, manage cross-functional teams, and act as the key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.

This position will be an active member of the Senior Management Team for the Water and Waste, Water Systems Ltd business, based in UK, Poole, Dorset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and delivery of projects from initiation to completion ensuring that the project execution aligns with the set project schedules, budgeting, and quality and compliance requirements.
• Predicts resources needed to reach objectives and manages resources in an effective and efficient manner. Ensures alignment with project budget, ensuring financial objectives are met by forecasting requirements, analysing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Identifies, manages, and mitigates risks throughout the project: Enforces policies and procedures to safeguard compliance with regulations and company guidelines, such as health, safety and quality standards, and resolves issues arising during project execution, developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
• Manage project teams, including internal staff and external contractors, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and ensuring adherence to project management standards and best practices for continuous improvement of activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and managing expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in project delivery within engineering, manufacturing, or marine sectors.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering, project management, or related field.

In this role, some travel is required globally and we estimate this to be approximately 20%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

Last application date: 07/11/2025 

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.