Our client
At Wärtsilä ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers. We always have the vision of navigating towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies, we have defined industry benchmarks. Our offering includes easy-to-operate integrated navigation and automation systems: sensors that enhance safety and situational awareness, and Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems.
ANCS provides Automation and Navigation Systems to the most sophisticated ships. The Platinum Navigation and Automation system is modular and offers efficient, safer, and compliant maneuvering. It provides unique flexibility, redundancy, and scalability paired with an intuitive user interface. It is a scalable solution for new builds and retrofits, from small installations to complex systems. Based on decades of experience delivering systems to merchant, cruise, and special vessels, it is one platform for all automation and navigation functionality.
Wärtsilä ANCS has a significant market share in complex automation systems for large cruise vessels. Less complex merchant vessels and the naval segment are also growing markets.
Today, Wärtsilä ANCS has a strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries worldwide, with the right skills, experience, and winning attitude. 65 employees are based in Hørsholm.
To support Wärtsilä ANCS on its journey, we are looking for a Senior Manager to strengthen the automation R&D department in Hørsholm. Our Automation R&D team is based in Hørsholm but is part of an international R&D setup.
Read more on: www.wartsila.com/ancs
The role
As Senior Manager R&D Automation you will lead the development of the technology of our industry-leading ship automation system (offering alarm, monitoring and control abilities to e.g. the vessel’s bridge and engine control rooms). Your expertise will guide the teams around hardware, embedded software, and PC-based software, ensuring that our products meet the highest quality, reliability, and innovation standards.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders from Product Management, Navigation R&D, Service and (Field) Engineering. Our Automation R&D team is part of an international organizational R&D setup.
You will work on our current platform while adopting emerging technologies, including simulation enhancements, better remote connections, and IoT Edge technology. The system is currently being augmented through modules built on cloud technology. Key improvement areas include upgrading remote maintenance access and diagnostics services, updating the tech infrastructure with new features, improving the embedded software, and renewing the system’s core architecture. Cybersecurity is an ongoing priority, aiming for full regulatory compliance by mid-2024. Initially handled by consultants, we are now shifting to internalize cybersecurity expertise.
As the Senior Manager of R&D Automation, you are tasked with cultivating a culture of curiosity and exploration, emphasizing the importance of understanding challenges and user needs for continued success. Your role involves guiding the Automation R&D team toward embracing possibilities, fostering continuous learning, and driving improvement by deeply understanding present and future demands.
The Senior Manager of R&D Automation will report to Christian Cabos, General Manager R&D.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Oversee the development lifecycle of hardware, embedded, and PC-based software, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, adopting best practices and emerging technologies to enhance product quality and team productivity.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate it into development planning.
- Ensure compliance with maritime standards and regulations related to automation system development.
- Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support to nurture their professional growth and motivation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development teams outside Denmark, product management, engineering, and service, to align developments with business objectives.
- Ensure maintainability and improvement of the NACOS system and the product portfolio in general.
Ideal candidate profile
- Holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience in managing development teams.
- Extensive experience in software development, particularly in the domain of automation systems.
- Strong technical background in hardware, embedded, or Windows/Linux-based software development.
- Strong background in working with product compliance towards technical standards.
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering positive interactions with both team members and external stakeholders.
- A creative and innovative mindset with a passion for technology and continuous learning.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English and intermediate proficiency in Danish, if not native Danish speaking.
- Knowledge of the maritime industry is an asset; however, it is not mandatory.
Why join
At Wärtsilä ANCS, we believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We dare to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest and strongly believe you can accomplish much more by being your true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we 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.
We have an amazing team, a market leading product portfolio, and we are excited about our work and its impact on building sustainable societies.
How to come into consideration
For more information, please contact Partner Anne Borgen at anne@peoplement.dk or by phone at +45 6169 01 01 or Partner Christian Rolin by mail at rolin@peoplement.dk or by phone at +45 2216 2715.
You can apply for the position using this link.
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