Technical Project Manager

RINA Piraeus Team; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is recruiting a Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex cruise ship conversion projects from concept through delivery. The role involves ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, budget control and client satisfaction, with involvement in newbuilding and ferry projects as needed.

The position requires an MSc/BSc in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management for cruise ship conversion/newbuilding projects.
• Proven track record of managing large maritime projects with full responsibility for scope, budget and schedule.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex cruise ship conversion projects through design to delivery.
• Contribute as a project manager in cruise ship newbuilding and ferry projects when required.
• Collaborate with naval architecture engineering, design teams and clients.
• Prepare drawings, documents and reports for client projects.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines and resource planning.
• Monitor budget, schedule, risks and quality across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners for delivery.
• Provide technical oversight on general arrangement, technical specs, and classifications society rules.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

English fluency

Communication

Education

MSc or BSc Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering

Job description

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Technical Project Manager

Posting Date: 7 Oct 2026

City: Helsinki

Location: Helsinki, FI, 00810 Turku, FI, 20700 Hamburg, DE, 20457

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is a global knowledge company whereexpertisetravels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complexchallenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individualknow-howinto collective progress.

Foreship (part of RINA) is currently recruiting for a Technical Project Manager to join our office in Helsinki/Turku/Hamburgwithin theEurope Marine Engineering Division.

Mission

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex cruise ship conversion projects, ensuringtechnical excellence, regulatory compliance, budget control, and client satisfaction. The role also contributes tonewbuilding and technology-driven projects, acting as a key link between clients, design teams, and internalstakeholders to ensure successful project execution from concept development through delivery. #FORESHIP

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage large, complex cruise ship conversion projects from early design phase through to final delivery.
• Contribute as a key Project Manager in cruise ship newbuilding and ferry projects when required.
• Actively participate in demanding ship design projects, primarily related to cruise ship conversions, in close collaboration with the Naval Architecture Engineering Department.
• Contribute to the technical design by preparing drawings, documents and reports for client projects.
• Support additional projects, including cruise ship newbuilding, ferry newbuilding, and new technologyinitiatives, as needed.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource planning in alignment with clientexpectations and internal requirements.
• Monitor and control project budget, schedule, risks, and quality throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including naval architects, engineers, and external partners, ensuringefficient collaboration and delivery.
• Provide technical oversight and expertise in: general arrangement, technical specifications, classificationsociety rules and maritime regulations, safety and statutory requirements.
• Represent the company in client meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews, providing expertguidance and practical solutions.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant role (Project Engineer/Project Manager or similar) for cruise ship conversion projects and/or newbuilding projects.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale maritime projects with full responsibility for scope, budget, andschedule.
• Strong technical knowledge of ship design processes, particularly within cruise vessel conversion projects.
• Solid understanding of general arrangement, ship systems integration, technical specifications within complex cruise ship projects.
• Strong knowledge of maritime rules, regulations, and class requirements, with hands-on experience applying them during conversions.
• Ability to confidently lead client meetings and technical discussions.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities under tight schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digitalmindsand specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think,collaborateand deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINAprovidesequal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.