Regional General Manager, Americas

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?

At ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies, we have defined industry benchmarks.

To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience, and a winning attitude.

We are now looking for a

Regional General Manager

to lead our US Dynamic Positioning business. The position is based in Fort Lauderdale, but it is required that the candidate spent time in the San Diego based team on regular basis (monthly).

What you will be doing

The GM will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations and strategic direction of the company as well as serving as the MD of the legal entity in the USA. This role requires strong leadership skills, business acumen, and the ability to drive growth and profitability. The preferred candidate will have a maritime background and be well connected with US government entities, as well as have a broad network in the commercial maritime space.

As regional General Manager your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the executive team and employees.
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets, and strategies to achieve company goals.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements, with a specific focus on the maritime industry.
• Represent the company and act as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including clients, partners, US government entities, and industry associations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners in the commercial maritime space.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the company's market presence and revenue streams in the maritime industry.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks in the maritime sector.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure effective internal controls and risk management processes are in place.
• Collaborate with the global leadership team to align strategies and share best practices.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Managing Director, or similar executive leadership role in the maritime industry.
• Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in the USA, particularly in the maritime sector.
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth and profitability in the maritime industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate government entities and industry associations.
• Well-connected with US government entities and have a broad network in the commercial maritime space.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the maritime industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on maritime-specific challenges.
• Ability to travel as required, with a focus on maritime-related events and meetings.
• Lead and manage Operations and Service teams, internal as well as external partners.
• Maintain and further develop customer relationships.
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and direction to assigned personnel.
• Guide the teams to a common way of working and support growth mindset among the team members.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with relevant software and tools used in operations management.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä ANCS believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and cocreation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Klaus Bruun Egeberg, Director Dynamic Positioning, through email klaus.egeberg@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Successful applicant must be US citizen authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: http://www.wartsila.com/en/careers/vacancies.

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 19/05/2024

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.