Operations Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Operations 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 with smart technology, and our Smart Marine and Energy visions 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 a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

As a Project Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the efficient and effective execution of projects and operations within the organization.

Your primary focus will be on project management, process improvement, and business analysis, ensuring that teams meet their goals, deliverables, and deadlines while maintaining the highest quality standards.

This role requires a strong combination of leadership, analytical skills, and strategic thinking to drive successful outcomes and continuous improvement.

Oversee daytoday operations, ensuring smooth and efficient business processes across the organization.
Analyze operational workflows and identify opportunities for improvement to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational performance and take corrective actions when needed.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure project success.
Lead, plan, and execute various projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, timeline, and budget.
Conduct thorough business analysis to identify business needs, requirements, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and translate them into clear and actionable requirements.
Provide recommendations for business process optimization and improvement initiatives.
Ensure the team is adequately trained and equipped to perform their responsibilities effectively.
Communicate project updates, progress, and challenges to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between different teams and departments, promoting effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements:

BSC Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial experience with minimum 5 years in Managerial role.
Project Management or BA certification as an asset
Understanding of Wärtsilä business, quality, and workplace safety is a plus.

Other desired skills:

Strong communication
Interpersonal skills
Management Skill
Presentation Skills
Problem Solving & decision making

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.