Product Owner - Automation Electronics

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

We are looking for a Product Owner -Automation Electronics with a main responsibility in Automation electronics product management. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but also Turku, Finland is negotiable. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

Your role and responsibilities

• Understanding customer needs: Collaborate with prospective users and customers to understand their requirements and translate them into product specifications. Ensuring we build products that meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Decision Making: Use data and customer feedback to make informed decisions quickly, ensuring we stay agile and responsive.
• Vision: Participate in refining the overall vision for the product and maintain a cohesive vision throughout the development process.
• Roadmap Execution: Develop and manage product roadmaps, ensuring we hit key milestones and deliver on time.
• Continuous Improvement: Take the lead and participate in developing the product management functions.
• Project management: Manage electronics development projects from requirement collection to NPI process fulfilment.
• Backlog Management: Manage the product backlog, prioritize tasks based on changing requirements, and ensure alignment with customer 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.

Requirements for the position

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, in a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of supplier management and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with agile practices in development

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

• A suitable candidate could have Master or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Process engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• Skills to build understanding in how customers operate our products and the customers' businesses.
• Good communication and presentation skills for different kind of audiences.
• Curiosity to learn new things and continuously improve way of working.

Why you and us?

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 8th of May 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:

Markus Mesimäki: Product Manager, UNIC NG, ENGINE AUTOMATION CORE SYSTEM: Email: [email protected]

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.