IT Operations and Application portfolio manager

Wärtsilä; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking an IT Operations and Application Portfolio Manager to strengthen Energy IT and Digital Operations, focusing on governance and lifecycle management of the energy application portfolio. The preferred locations are Helsinki, Vaasa or Turku, Finland, with hybrid work options.

You will collaborate with business IT, enterprise architecture, application operations and security to drive stability, compliance and continuous improvement across global IT processes, while guiding teams

Qualifications

• Solid experience in IT operations, application management, service management, or application portfolio management.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT or a relevant field.
• Good understanding of application lifecycle management, operational governance, compliance, and security requirements.
• Experience working with both business and IT stakeholders and translating operational needs into practical actions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the Energy application portfolio management practices, including the Energy IT service catalogue.
• Drive application support needs for prioritized applications together with enterprise architecture and relevant application teams.
• Support actions that improve application stability, security, compliance, operational efficiency, and lifecycle planning.
• Guide application managers toward agreed global IT processes, including ITSM, incident management, WCI practices, and Wärtsilä IT policies.
• Act as, or support, the technical responsible role for selected applications where technical accountability needs to be strengthened.
• Create and maintain a clearer view of application health, ownership, lifecycle priorities, and future renewal needs.

Skills

IT operations

Application portfolio management

Service management

IT governance

Security compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT

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 Operations and Application Portfolio Manager to take a key role in improving the stability, security, compliance, and lifecycle management of the Energy IT application portfolio. 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 Operations and Application Portfolio Manager, your work will include strengthening Energy application portfolio management practices, improving operational governance, and supporting application teams in adopting global Wärtsilä IT processes. You'll be working as part of the Energy IT and Digital Operations team with diverse expertise across business IT, enterprise architecture, application operations, security, and service management.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities

• Establish and develop the Energy application portfolio management practices, including the Energy IT service catalogue.
• Drive application support needs for prioritized applications together with enterprise architecture and relevant application teams.
• Support actions that improve application stability, security, compliance, operational efficiency, and lifecycle planning.
• Guide application managers toward agreed global IT processes, including ITSM, incident management, WCI practices, and Wärtsilä IT policies.
• Act as, or support, the technical responsible role for selected applications where technical accountability needs to be strengthened.
• Create and maintain a clearer view of application health, ownership, lifecycle priorities, and future renewal needs.

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

• Solid experience in IT operations, application management, service management, or application portfolio management.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT or in a relevant field
• Good understanding of application lifecycle management, operational governance, compliance, and security requirements.
• Experience working with both business and IT stakeholders and translating operational needs into practical actions and improvements.
• Familiarity with ITSM practices, incident management, and structured continuous improvement ways of working.
• A proactive, structured, and collaborative working style, with the confidence to guide teams toward common practices.
• Experience with application support development, application portfolio reviews, service catalogue development, or enterprise architecture collaboration is considered an advantage.
• 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.