Graduate Programme 2027

Wilhelmsen; Bærum; Hybrid; NOK 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium life and health care insurance

Pension scheme

Hybrid working hours

Social events year-round

Gym and club activities

Company cabins in multiple locations

Job summary

Wilhelmsen invites graduates to join a 24-month international graduate programme starting in August 2027. You will rotate across four six-month assignments in diverse business units, including data analytics, software development, and sustainability initiatives, with a possible international rotation.

You will work with teams worldwide, contributing to vessel management, growth strategies, and ESG goals while developing technical and leadership skills in a global maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, data science, business, or IT.
• 1–2 years of professional experience or fresh out of school.
• Insatiable curiosity and passion for embracing new technology.
• Problem-solving mindset with a knack for innovation and fresh approaches.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Innovation

Education

Master's degree in engineering, data science, business, or IT

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About the job Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex. Are you a graduate who is passionate about technology, maritime logistics, and environment? Join us in shaping the future of the maritime industry with Wilhelmsen! Wilhelmsen is a leading company in the maritime industry, known for our innovation, sustainability, and commitment to excellence. As we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we're on a mission to redefine the maritime industry's future through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. Now, we’re expanding our horizons and inviting passionate graduates and young professionals to join us as we strive towards shaping the future of the maritime industry!

About our graduate programme:

As a participant in our 24-month graduate programme starting in August 2027, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and change. You will collaborate with our diverse teams across the globe, taking ownership of projects that propel the industry towards a sustainable and prosperous future.

Your journey

You’ll experience four dynamic six-month rotations across our business units, and, during one of these rotations, you'll embark on an international adventure, gaining valuable global insights.

As a graduate at Wilhelmsen you’ll contribute to various areas, including:

• Data analytics, data science, and AI: Leverage the power of data-driven insights through maritime and logistics operations at sea and onshore.
• Software development: Shape the digital future of maritime solutions.
• Business development: Drive growth and expansion strategies.
• Vessel management: Optimise maritime operations.
• Ventures: Develop and support scaling ventures across the group.
• Sustainability and ESG: Tackle key environmental, social, and governance challenges.

Who we are looking for

To thrive in our graduate programme, you should possess:

• A master’s degree in engineering, data science, business, or IT.
• Either fresh out of school or with 1-2 years of professional experience.
• An insatiable curiosity and a passion for embracing new technology.
• A problem-solving mindset with a knack for innovation and fresh approaches.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders and foster inclusivity.

What we offer

In addition to an exciting 24-month journey, including preferrable one rotation abroad, you can expect:

• Challenging and existing projects where you will grow professionally and personally
• More than 20,000 supportive colleagues
• A very good pension scheme.
• Premium life and health care insurance, including access to online medical services.
• Sports club membership including sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, running, sailing, kayak rental, Pilates, football, theatre and concert tickets etc.)
• Company cabins in e.g., the Norwegian mountains, Swedish coast, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Berlin and Lisbon.
• Social events year-round (e.g., wine tastings, cooking classes, yoga, dance, and rock-climbing lessons etc.)
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid arrangement (work from home and Lysaker office).

We look forward to reading more about you.

Application will close 4 November 2026.