General Manager, Power Systems​

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we 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. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for a General Manager, Power Systems to lead Power Systems technology domain and team that looks beyond the power plants at the whole power grid and helps our customers build reliable power systems with a high penetration of renewable power. In this role you will actively collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to ensure our customers have reliable power systems throughout the journey towards a 100% renewable energy future.

This is a line manager position where you will be a member of Power Systems & Controls management team and report to Director, Power Systems & Controls. The preferred location is Vaasa, Helsinki or Turku in Finland. Other location within Europe can also be acceptable.

Job purpose:

The General Manager, Power Systems position is responsible for leading the Power Systems technology domain and the Power Systems team. This role requires both strong people leadership skills and technical expertise.

Role and Responsibilities:

•    Continuously develop a common vision and roadmap for the power systems technology domain
•    Drive development of functionality and solutions needed to build reliable power systems with engine power plant
•    Ensure through modelling, simulation and engine testing that Wärtsilä´s solutions meet electric properties of power systems and electrical grids
•    Understand global Grid Codes and steer development of solutions needed for compliance
•    Develop competence and knowhow within the team
•    Proactively connect with stakeholders to identify and understand their needs and plan the development on the common development roadmaps
•    Be the servant leader for the team of 8 technology experts 
•    Implement agile methods and way of working when collaborating and planning work with the other technology domains in Engine Power Plants Technology organisation
•    Drive the Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate Wärtsilä values

Required Qualifications:

Education:
•    Holds a master's degree in Electric power system engineering or other applicable field of engineering

Experience:
•    +7 years of experience in the energy industry with a proven record in a global business environment

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
•    Strong knowledge and experience of power systems and electric grids
•    Strong knowledge and experience of thermal and renewable power generation
•    Strong knowledge and experience of power system modelling and simulation
•    Knowledge and understanding of global Grid Codes
•    Visionary and strategic thinking: able to see the big picture and think out of the box
•    Recognised people leader who has ability to lead, empower and guide a high-performing team 
•    Ability to create clarity on direction and inspire people to take action towards the future goals
•    Business minded and goal-oriented, drives for results with excellent planning and execution skills
•    Strong influencing, networking and presentation skills and an ability to communicate efficiently with various stakeholders in an international environment
•    Experience in agile way of working and agile methods is an advantage

Why you and us?
 

You are evaluated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning and 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 to 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:  
 
Please submit your application by 17.06.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:

Maria Tiainen

Director, Power Systems & Controls

maria.tiainen@wartsila.com

Last application date: 17/06/2025 

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.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

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.