Project Manager

at  Wrtsil

PROJECT MANAGER

Marine Power, Project Services & Project Management are seeking a target-driven, energetic, and self-driven Project Manager to lead a project team and manage customer delivery projects. We provide Wärtsilä Marine customers with life cycle support services related to fuel conversions, modernizations, upgrades and new equipment. The project management teams operate in an environment that requires collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in order to serve a global variety of customers. Lean organization and direct responsibility toward the end customer require the individuals to have a high level of commitment to the team and to take ownership of their own work. In this position, you are responsible for projects within the Project Centre Finland. Also, you will lead and coach the project teams.
The project Manager will be the first point of contact for the customer after the project transfer from the Sales department. The product portfolio consists of e.g. engines, engine auxiliaries, environmental products and E&A. The projects are single or multi-product line products related to upgrades, modifications, conversions, repairs, and maintenance on both Wärtsilä and other OEM equipment. The project manager also participates in the Sales process and is a vital link in customer communication and relationships.
The working environment is very internationally orientated. Projects, production locations, Wärtsilä offices, customers, and suppliers can be found all over the world. Many different nationalities, languages, and cultures are involved.
The position is permanent and possible locations for this position are Turku, Vaasa, and Helsinki, Finland.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• Technical background: MSc or BSc in Engineering. Naval Architect or Marine Engineer is seen as an advantage
• More than 3 years of recent experience in customer delivery projects within Project Management function
• Project management experience from system integration and technical knowledge of power production systems onboard marine and/or offshore installations
• Willingness to actively develop own and others’ skills within the project management knowledge areas as well as system integration area
• Excellent communication and team-leading skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and “making things happen” approach
• Being forward-thinking and goal-focused
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• SAP and MS Project working experience is an advantage
• Readiness to travel

• Creation, development, and definition of project plan, including budget, work division, time schedule, and resourcing
• Demonstrating that his/her project management performance is in compliance with Wärtsilä Project Management Methodology and Business Directives
• Successful leadership of the project organisation
• Monitor, control and report quality, delivery time, cost, and scope of the projects
• Maintaining and improving the customer relationship