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Wärtsilä

General Manager, Environment & Abatement

Vaasa

October 22, 2024

General Manager, Environment & Abatement


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

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a General Manager, Environment & Abatement, to join our Plant Expertise & Performance team within the Engine Power Plant Technology organization. In this pivotal role, you will lead the environment and abatement competence areas and solutions, ensuring our technology solutions meet current business needs and future strategic development goals.

As the General Manager, you will head the Environment & Abatement team, responsible for developing a roadmap to ensure our products remain competitive and aligned with our Energy strategy. The team has two primary responsibilities: providing environmental expertise to support our sales and delivery organization in developing and delivering solutions that meet project requirements, and building capability for taking ownership of Wärtsilä CSO solutions to be fully integrated into our operations.

You will be a member of the Plant Expertise & Performance Management Team and report to the General Manager, Plant Expertise & Performance.
The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but also Helsinki and Turku are negotiable. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.
If you are passionate about leading innovative environmental solutions and driving strategic development, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take on the following responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of our Combined SCR and Oxidation catalyst system to ensure it remains competitive and market-ready for our power plant solutions
  • Set strategies and create visions for advancements in environmental and abatement expertise
  • Develop and publish accessible roadmaps for internal audiences, and regularly communicate updates
  • Continuously assess and evaluate product profitability within your domain
  • Manage a broad range of stakeholders and drive improvements in collaboration
  • Proactively collect customer feedback, lessons learned from projects, market trends, and product quality feedback, and translate this information into prioritized plans
  • Own and sponsor relevant product developments, ensuring solid business cases for new initiatives
  • Present products and solutions to internal audiences and at external events and create sales and marketing strategies in collaboration with the marketing and sales teams


To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Relevant MSc or BSc
  • Passion and drive to lead the Environment & Abatement developments
  • Comprehensive understanding of todays and tomorrow’s Environment & Abatement systems technology and its future development potential and opportunities
  • Solid understanding of customer and market needs for power plant Environment & Abatement systems, with a preferable background in power generation and power plants
  • Experience in defining product visions and leading strategic roadmap definition
  • Proven leadership experience in successfully guiding an expert team in the technology field
  • Ability to create clarity, energize, empower, and inspire the team to take action to reach future goals
  • Excellent influencing, networking, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders in an international environment
  • Experience in managing and planning cost estimates and forecasts (rolling forecast)
  • Experience in applying Agile methodologies in product development
  • Open-mindedness and a can-do attitude


If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make a significant impact, apply now and join us in driving innovation in environment & abatement technology!

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 06 of November 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:
Krister Lindqvist,
General Manager, Plant Expertise & Performance
krister.lindqvist@wartsila.com
Last application date: 06/11/2024

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.
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