Project Management Specialist

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a Project Management Specialist to join our Project Planning & Development -team in Research & Development and Engineering function to strengthen our project management capabilities. The position is permanent and located in Vaasa or Turku, Finland or Trieste, Italy.

As a Project Management Specialist, you will be supporting our development projects and initiatives with Project Management and Controlling related areas. You will be working closely with project teams with topics such as project scheduling, budgeting, scoping, resource- and risk management as well as ensuring our practices follow the guidelines and processes. In addition, you further develop our practices and way of working to continuously improve our performance. Your role will be to act as an integrator and facilitator in project teams to ensure we are reaching our objectives and targets.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and ensure high quality project plan, including time schedules, budget plans, risk analysis and resource plans, in co-operation with the Project Manager and project team
• Monitor the progress of projects, manage changes and update the plan according to needs
• Project Management development and deployment activities, including acting as a mentor in all areas of project management and train related personnel
• Participate in system and tool development
• Maintain data quality and demonstrate projects compliance with Company Project Management Methodology, Financial Processes and Business Directives

About You

• You are energetic, positive and development-oriented person who holds a master’s degree in economics or industrial engineering
• You have work experience in the field of project management
• You value teamwork and work well with different people and stakeholders
• You will use English on daily basis in your work and skills in Finnish and/or Swedish would be a clear advantage
• Ability to present your work’s outcomes to the project team is essential as well as in general good communication skills
• Interest towards operational development -related activities will help you as we continuously aim to develop our way of working
• Even though teamwork is in the focus, you have the ability to be self-driven and can be productive when working independently

Experience in one or more of the following is seen as advantage:

• Project and program management
• Agile project management methodologies
• Development & implementation of processes/procedures
• Project Portfolio Management
• Experience in PowerBI and/or RPA

Why you and us?

You are valued – 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 through our Careers portal by 04.07.2025. 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:

Heidi Halonen
Manager, Project Planning & Development
[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.