Project Coordinator

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 now looking for a

Project Coordinator - Strategic Projects

to join our SLS team. The position is permanent and the preferred location is Toyama or Tokyo, Japan.

As Project Coordinator in the Strategic Projects team, you will play a key role in driving internal SLS initiatives, supporting change management efforts, and ensuring structured execution, clear communication, and strong alignment across global teams.  You will collaborate closely with our factories and global functions worldwide.

In this role, your work will focus on the following responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives, including product development, operational efficiency, quality improvements, sustainability actions and regulatory readiness topics.
• Translate business needs into structured project plans, ensuring clear scope, objectives, timelines, resources and success criteria.
• Structure and follow up projects: milestones, risks, and actions, ensuring clarity and transparency across stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between the different SLS teams, ensuring alignment and removing ambiguity.

• Prepare materials and facilitate management reviews, steering discussions and decision-making.

• Lead or support multicultural workstreams, encouraging open communication and structured problem-solving.
• Help ensure consistent use of tools, templates and governance models across teams.

• Foster a continuous improvement culture, supporting the organisation on its journey to more standardised, efficient and data‑driven ways of working.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• 2–5 years of experience in coordination, project support, operational development, engineering environments or similar roles, ideally with some exposure to agile or iterative ways of working.
• Good communication skills and a sufficient level of English (spoken and written) to work effectively in a multicultural and cross‑site environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive working style, organisation skills, and the ability to drive tasks independently while contributing effectively in collaborative settings.
• Good understanding of business processes or interest in learning them (e.g., operations, engineering, quality, product development), including elements of change management in internal initiatives.
• High proficiency in IT tools (Microsoft 365); experience with project management tools is an advantage.
• A positive mindset, willingness to learn, and potential for future leadership responsibility.

Some travel may be required (up to 10%), although most collaboration is virtual.

Why you and us 
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.  

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian 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 put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.  

Contact & next steps
Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.  

Please apply by 18/04/2026 at 23:59 Japanese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone

Last application date: 18/04/2026 

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.