Project Manager

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 looking for Project Manager with previous experience in Marine market accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives with appropriate quality for implementing Fleet Optimization Solutions (HW+SW) onboard of vessels.

Location: The preferred location is Fort Lauderdale, FL; additionally, this position can also be based in Melbourne, FL. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence twice a week.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the triple constraint for projects, which are cost, time, and scope. This individual need not necessarily participate directly in the activities that produce the end result but strives to maintain the progress and mutual interaction and tasks of various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of overall failure, maximizes benefits, and restricts costs.

Detailed Scope:

• Work according to the Commercial Project Management process adopted in Wartsila Voyage, using appropriate tools;
• Assist Account Manager to prepare competent project offer;
• Ensure all areas of project management activities from the beginning to the end of the project, which includes:
• Project components integrity management;
• Procurement and contractors 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 financial department;
• Quality assurance during the project;
• Project HR planning and management in cooperation with resource's line managers; coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work;
• Project communication management including the delivery of project expectations, tasks, needs and progress reports to project team and the defined stakeholders in 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, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Escalate changes which 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
• Follow Quality Management system requirements;
• Adhere to internal company and functional policies and procedures;

N.B.: The responsibilities listed are illustrative and not exhaustive, and management may designate further reasonable tasks where needed.

Qualifications:

• Higher technical education - BSc (Hons) or above, or equivalent experience.
• Desirable experience of at least 2 years of project management in system integration of Marine solutions.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge or previous experience in Marine market highly desirable.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Technical Competency:

• Ability to bring project to successful completion.
• Ability to defuse tension among project team.
• Reaction to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn, understands, and applies new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Communicative, Pragmatic, Goal & Target orientated, High Integrity, Analytic, Customer Focused, Structured.

Last application date: 09/05/2025 

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.

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.