Project Manager / Chef de Projet

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 88% of the world's 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?

Wartsila Voyage Services is looking for an experienced Project Manager for full-scale project deployment within the organization.

The types of projects include:

• Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS)
• Coastal Surveillance Systems (CSS)
• Support and maintenance of the above

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end responsibility for successful project deployment from taking over from Sales and until handing over to support/warranty. Main KPIs:

• Maintaining or exceeding planned project margin
• Timely completion of each of the project phases
• Always maintaining project operational and financial planning in actual state
• Achieving high level of customer satisfaction (4.8+/5)

• Ensure all areas of project management activities from the beginning to the end of the project are managed, including:

• Procurement and contractor’s management, activity coordination with operational and logistic departments.
• Project scope of supply planning, verification (FAT, SAT, etc.), and delivery.
• Project schedule planning and control.
• Project costing, budget planning and control; cooperation with the financial department.
• Project communication management includes delivering project expectations, tasks, needs, and progress reports to the project team and the defined stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Project risk planning, assessment, and control, pre-emptive and corrective actions to mitigate or minimize potential risks impact.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Escalate changes that affect project cost or payment milestones to Project Sponsor, plan countermeasures.
• Close project, conduct project evaluation, identify and report most successful and unsuccessful project elements for knowledge base.
• Adhere to internal company and functional policies and procedures.
• Project technical specification and scope of supply review.
• Identification and evaluation of technical solutions, preferred models and vendors for 3rd party equipment which is to be used within the scope of supply.
• Performing customer support by email, phone, and on-site participation in customer visits.
• Performing quality control of completed job.
• Continuous improvement of professional competence.
• Follow health and safety requirements of Wartsila and/or locals, whichever applies
• Follow Quality Management system requirements.
• Work according to the Commercial Project Management process adopted and utilized by Wartsila, using appropriate tools.
• Assist the Sales Manager in reviewing a competent project offer, specifically focused on the technical solution, scope of supply, necessary resources for project deployment, schedule, risks, and cost
• Foster process improvement and coordination with other departments of the organization

Skills and requirements:

• Solid and demonstrated (3+ y) project management experience within software/system integration/maritime. The applicant will be required to give and explain in details specific examples from their experience
• Result-oriented mindset, dedication, and commitment to achieving the company goals
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated multi-cultural communication experience
• Advanced level of English language, including technical English
• Solid technical skills, proven track of communication with engineering/SW development departments
• Knowledge of second/third language (preferred: Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese)
• PMP® certification
• Experience/knowledge in ports operations
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (Kanban, Scrum, MS Project etc.)

Last application date:  

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.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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