Wilhelmsen group

Project Manager


PayCompetitive
LocationLysaker/Viken
Employment typeFull-Time

What's your preference?

Apply with job updates
  • Job Description

      Req#: JOBREQ_10923

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

      The Project Manager will ha ve overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design ing , execution, monitoring, controlling and closing of selected projects included in GBS Tech project portfolio. Reporting to the Project and Transformation Manager, GB S

      What you will be doing:

      • Plan ning , execut ing , and implement ing global projects of varying size in the GBS Tech project portfolio according to our defined project management standards – projects related to digitalization, optimization, process automation and organizational change

      • Actively promot ing continuous improvement in the organization and actively identify ing , analys ing and creat ing suggestions for strategic and operational improvement opportunities as well as support on qualifying improvement ideas into concrete initiatives and projects

      • Serv ing as the primary owner and coordinator of all cyber security projects, ensuring alignment with organizational risk management and compliance requirements.

      • Ensur ing planned activities support ISO27001 certification and NIS2 directive compliance efforts.

      • Facilitat ing and foster ing close collaboration between GBS functions and towards business divisions

      • Ensur ing focus on qualitative and quantitative project objectives and improvements and ensur ing that benefits are measured (KPIs), followed-up and realized

      • Support ing GBS Tech in developing, prioritizing and managing their improvement and transformation roadmap

      • Tak ing an active role in further improving and professionalizing our project management standards, capabilities and ways of working within the GBS Tech PMO

      • Deriv ing sound business case analysis and business development activities

      • Establish ing and driv ing GBS Tech’s portfolio prioritization and governance processes, ensuring continuous focus and measurable progress on strategic initiatives

      What we are looking for:

      • Master’s degree, preferable in Business Administration, Economics, IT or other technical

      • Knowledge of process improvement (e.g. Lean), automation, and rationalisation methodologies

      • Good commercial experience in a global technology / managed services environment

      • Successful ability to drive change in a highly complex organisational environment; by dispersed geographies, organisational design; multiple stakeholders with competing priorities

      • Ability to provide leadership, clarity, and purpose whilst dealing with complex issues with ambiguous outcomes

      • Direct experience of having managed offshore projects, leading indirect large-scale teams & direct global team across 3 continents

      • Comfortable with operating in a multi-dimensional, complex operating model, deals well with tight & sudden deadlines

      • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders across multiple organisations and geographies to gain support for material change

      • The ability to build and nurture relationships across Wilhelmsen is paramount.

      • Ability to implement a programme of significant change whilst maintaining existing relations; maintaining high staff engagement; and ensuring continued delivery of services to customers, yet operations itself lies in the business units

      • Proactively manages risk/issues linked to transformation programmes and takes mitigating actions

      • Strong service improvement and programme leadership skills

      What we offer:

      Working in Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we offer a generous and bespoke benefits package tailored to your specific Wilhelmsen HUB.

      Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Project Manager . You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter .

      Work location: Lysaker, Norway – Szczecin, Poland –Barcelona, Spain – Piraeus, Greece – Kula Lumpur, Malaysia

      Application deadline : 10th Aug 2025

      Contact details: Nasra Mohamed - Recruitment Specialist – Nasra.Mohamed@Wilhelmsen.com

  • About the company

      Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA is a global maritime industry group, headquartered in Lysaker, Norway.

Notice

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.