IT Business Partner

Wärtsilä; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking an IT Business Partner, Energy to join the Energy IT & Digital Operations team. You will bridge business and IT, translating Energy needs into IT demand and value-driven delivery to support a strategic IT landscape.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, governance and portfolio management experience in an industrial/global setting, with fluency in English and a hybrid work model in Finland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or a related field.
• Ability to translate business priorities into clear IT demand and plans.
• Experience in governance forums, portfolio management, demand management or IT transformations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary IT contact for Energy business stakeholders, ensuring IT demand and delivery align with priorities and value expectations.
• Facilitate transparency for Energy management on IT portfolio priorities, value delivery, risks and progress.
• Build awareness of IT, data and digitalisation activities across Energy and enable cross-business collaboration.
• Connect business needs, governance forums, portfolio priorities and IT delivery capabilities for informed decisions.
• Drive selected business demands or initiatives, new capability needs and process renewal.
• Support IT delivery and escalation to ensure quality and timely resolution of topics.
• Lead or support change management related to IT operating model implementation and digital transformation.

Skills

IT business partner

Stakeholder mgmt

Governance

Portfolio management

Digital transformation

English fluency

Industrial env

Education

IT degree

Job description

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 looking for an IT Business Partner, Energy to join Wärtsilä’s Energy IT & Digital Operations team. In this role, you will be part of our Energy Data and Digital & IT Function. You will act as a trusted partner for Energy business stakeholders, helping translate business needs into clear IT demand, portfolio priorities and value-driven delivery. You will play an important part in building a more strategic, optimised IT landscape for Energy while supporting the implementation of Wärtsilä’s renewed and IT operating model.

The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, Vaasa or Turku, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an IT Business Partner, Energy, you will work between Business and IT teams to ensure Wärtsilä IT delivers business value and that IT priorities are aligned with business priorities and are delivered and adopted to satisfy business needs.

Your work will include some of the following responsibilities:

• Act as the primary IT contact for Energy business stakeholders, ensuring that IT demand, delivery and operations are aligned with business priorities and value expectations.
• Facilitate and create transparency for Energy management and the wider organisation on IT portfolio priorities, value delivery, risks and progress.
• Build awareness of IT, data and digitalisation activities, needs and opportunities across Energy and play a part in cross business collaboration across Wärtsilä businesses and support functions.
• Connect business needs, governance forums, portfolio priorities and IT delivery capabilities to support effective decision-making.
• Drive selected business demands or initiatives, new capability needs, process renewal and optimisation and application replacement initiatives.
• Support IT delivery and escalation management to ensure quality, ownership clarity and timely resolution of operational topics.
• Lead and or support change management activities related to Wärtsilä IT operating model implementation, process optimisation and automation including other technology transformation activities.

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

• Solid understanding of how IT, data and digital capabilities create business value, preferably in an industrial or global business environment.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in IT or in a relevant field
• Ability to translate business priorities into clear IT demand, portfolio input and actionable delivery plans.
• Experience in establishing or facilitation governance forums, portfolio management, demand management, IT operations or operating model implementation and or transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust across business and IT teams.
• Structured and proactive way of working, with confidence to handle ambiguity, drive alignment and follow through on complex topics.
• Interest in continuous improvement, digital transformation and the practical use of technology, data and AI to improve business outcomes.
• A curious and open minded outlook and feel comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving team.
• Fluency in spoken and written English

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.

Last application date: 13/09/2026

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.

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 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.