Product Owner, Engine Control Systems

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 approximately 80% of world 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?

Take your next step at Wärtsilä with an enthusiastic team of automation and controls developers developing next-level engine controls to enable sustainable shipping and power generation. 

Our industry is entering a new era of innovation and unprecedented efficiency where Wartsila will bring value to all Marine and Energy applications worldwide through the innovative use of new fuels and new control strategies. We are participating in sustainable society creation by building power and energy management control systems for future generations. Our vision is to exceed customer expectations by providing best-in-class engine control systems for superior engine performance and functionality.

Wärtsilä Marine Power Solutions RDE, Automation & Controls is now looking for a Product Owner to join our product owner team. We in A&C develop and maintain embedded engine control systems for all Wärtsilä engines. Our product owner team has end-to-end responsibility for innovations and life cycle management of our engine control system. 

Join our team of talented professionals in Automation & Control by applying now!

The location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. We offer also possibilities for partial remote work.

What we offer

• Freedom and responsibility over your work enabling excellent work/life -balance.
• Being part of a team defining the future of our engine control system.
• Possibility to work in an organisation applying industry best practices in a daily way of working.
• Researching and developing industrial embedded control systems.
• Develop your skills in embedded control systems and product management combined with good career development opportunities.
• An opportunity to learn what enables value creation for our products.
• Possibility to work in the state-of-the art R&D environment in the new Smart Technology Hub Wartsila (https://www.wartsila.com/sth).

As a Product Owner, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the development of products related to control system electronics and software.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project management: Leading electronics control module development projects together with our suppliers
• Understanding client needs: Collaborate with prospective users and clients to understand their requirements and translate them into product specifications.
• Vision and Roadmap: Participate in refining the overall vision for the product and maintain a cohesive vision throughout the development process. Create a product roadmap based on this vision together with the Product manager and owner team.
• Backlog Management: Manage the product backlog, prioritize tasks based on changing requirements, and ensure alignment with client preferences.
• Product Creation Oversight: Oversee all stages of product creation, including design and development.
• Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process.
• Communication and Reporting: Close communication and negotiation with suppliers and stakeholders regarding ongoing, upcoming, and past development initiatives. Work closely with the product team and end-users to deliver updates and status reports.

Your background and skills:

• A suitable candidate could have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Process Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar
• Skills to build an understanding of how customers operate our products and the customers’ businesses.
• Good communication and presentation skills for different kinds of audiences
• Curiosity to learn new things and continuously improve our way of working.
• Some knowledge of electronics & software development or production.
• Knowledge of agile development practises is required.
• Product owner or product management experience is required.
• Project management skills are seen as a plus.

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Jenny Vesterlund, General Manager, Product Management through jenny.vesterlund@wartsila.com or mobile at +358 408371918 with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 30/06/2024 

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. 

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