Graduate Programme 2027

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (India); Norway; Hybrid; NOK 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life and health insurance

Sports club membership

Company cabins in multiple locations

Social events year-round

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (India) invites graduates and young professionals to join a 24‑month programme starting in August 2027, shaping the maritime industry's future with cutting‑edge technology and sustainable practices.

You will rotate across four six‑month assignments and gain global insights while contributing to data analytics, software development, business development, vessel management, ventures, ESG, and related initiatives with diverse teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, data science, business, or IT.
• Fresh graduates or 1–2 years of professional experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete four dynamic six-month rotations across our business units.
• Embark on an international rotation to gain global insights.
• Contribute to data analytics, software development, business development, vessel management, ventures, ESG.

Skills

Data analytics

Data science

AI

Software development

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

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

• 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).

Application will close 4 November 2026.