Director, Sustainability

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?

Wärtsilä Corporate Relations and Sustainability team is looking for a Director, Sustainability. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the sustainability team, planning and executing sustainability programs, and planning and monitoring team actions. In addition, you will be overseeing the sustainability reporting process implementation and reporting framework development, while developing Wärtsilä’s sustainability agenda and ways of working.

This position is based in Helsinki, Finland and you will be reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Relations and Sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the sustainability team and plan, support, and monitor the implementation of agreed actions
• Develop Wärtsilä’s sustainability agenda and ways of working 
• Overall sustainability reporting framework and ensuring that regulatory reporting requirements are met
• Developing the overall sustainability data collection roadmap 
• Overseeing Wärtsilä’s corporate-level decarbonization program planning and execution
• Ownership and development of the sustainability training and communication frameworks

Requirements:

• Relevant academic degree (e.g. M.Sc.)  
• 10+ years of experience in sustainability management, development, and reporting  
• Strong knowledge and experience in sustainability  
• Experience and ability to work in an international environment  
• Fluent in written and spoken English, other languages are an advantage 
• Skilled in working across diverse teams to accomplish various sustainability initiatives
• Self-driven person with a can-do attitude striving for the best
• Good negotiation and communication skills  
• Team player

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 by 11.08.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

Please note that by applying for this position, you acknowledge that your application materials (CV, cover letter, etc.) may be shared with our external recruitment partners. This is to ensure a thorough and efficient hiring process. Your information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:

Marko Vainikka
Vice President, Corporate Relations & Sustainability

marko.vainikka@wartsila.com

Last application date: 11/08/2024 

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.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

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 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.