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?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one? 

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 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 new innovations and life cycle management of our engine control system.

This position is a temporary parental leave replacement for 12 months and can be considered as a job rotation.

Location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but also Helsinki and Turku are negotiable. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

Your role and responsibilities 

As a Product Owner, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the development of products related to engine control system. You’ll be working as a part of professional product owner team with diverse expertise. Your responsibilities will include

• Participate in refining control system roadmap together with product management and product owner team
• Refining backlog of automation and controls agile teams
• Close communication and negotiation with suppliers and stakeholders regarding ongoing, upcoming, and past development initiatives.
• Participation in daily meetings with agile team
• Support agile team by setting priority for development items, refining stakeholder requirements together with team, approving team deliverables etc.

Requirements for the position:

• Product owner or product management experience is mandatory
• Skills to build understanding in how customers operate our products and the customers’ businesses
• Good communication and presentation skills for different kind of audience
• Curiosity to learn new things and continuously improve way of working

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• Suitable candidate shall have master's degree in Automation, Process engineering, Computer Science or similar

• Knowledge in agile development practises
• Skills in MBSE to document product
   

You are valued – 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   

Please submit your application before the application deadline 28 of October 2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

Jenni Karjalainen

General Manager, Product management, Engine Automation functionality

Jenni.karjalainen@wartsila.com

+358405536862

Last application date: 28/10/2024 

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. 

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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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