Development 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 Development Manager with a main responsibility in leading agreement risk management in Agreement Management globally and in securing readiness to deliver new and existing agreement types. 
Agreements and increasing agreement coverage are in the core of Energy Services strategy. Our strategic priority is to create value together with our customers by climbing the service value ladder. We focus on the complete lifecycle of our customers to ensure the efficiency and performance of their power plants. 

The preferred location for this position (14 months) is in Vaasa, Finland but also other Wärtsilä locations in Europe time zone can be considered.

 
Your role and responsibilities 

As a Development Manager your work will include developing and implementing agreement management risk management process, monitoring and supporting risk management activities in Agreement Management globally. You will also be developing agreement delivery capabilities to support moving up in the Service Value Ladder and reaching Energy strategic priorities. You’ll be working as a part of Agreement Management team with diverse expertise, in addition, you will work in close collaboration with Energy Regions, Offering Development, Agreement Sales and Decarbonisation Services. 

• Develop and implement risk management, process, policies and procedures in Agreement Management
• Support Agreement Managers in analysing and evaluating impact of identified risks and support to develop strategies to mitigate them
• Monitor and report on risk management activities and provide regular updates to management
• Continuously develop delivery capabilities for existing and new agreement types to secure successful delivery (Decarbonisation Services, Balancers, Parts Predict etc.)
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures for global Agreement Management use
• Create instructions and provide advice for running profile transition (baseload to balancers)
• Develop and implement Lessons Learned process in Agreement Management globally
• Collect development requirements from business stakeholders, evaluate their feasibility, and prioritise their implementation accordingly
• Proactively support Energy Business Regions with delivery of Lifecycle solutions and development of Agreement Management practices
• Participate in projects striving for continuous improvement and support assigned Energy strategic priorities

Requirements for the position 

• Energy business understanding and experience of working in Energy Agreement delivery (e.g. as Agreement Manager)
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent skills in planning, executing and leading change
• Experience and drive for developing and innovating

As an ideal candidate you might also have… 

• Solid experience of running development projects
• Ability to inspire people to take actions towards future goals 
• A mindset open to change and continuous development, testing of new methods and ways of working
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent in written and spoken English

 
Why you and us?  
 
You are valuated – 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. 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 - Wärtsilians - 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.  

Last application date: 22/09/2024 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.
 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.