Product Lead, Data Optimisation

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a

Product Lead, Data Optimisation
to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent, and the preferred location is in
Moschato - Greece
, but also
Hamburg - Germany and Mumbai - India
are possible locations.

As
Product Lead, Data Optimisation, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the roadmap, aligning with the strategic direction from the Head of Product, Navigation & Data
• Oversee and fine-tune the go-to-market process — orchestrating commercial readiness, documentation, packaging, and internal enablement
• Liaise with Hydrographic Offices, content providers, and standards bodies (e.g., UKHO, PRIMAR, IHO) to manage data resale and licensing
• Collaborate with sales and other stakeholders to support distributor onboarding, enablement, and performance
• Track market and standard trends (e.g., S-57, S-63, S-100/S-101 adoption), regulatory shifts, and customer needs to refine product direction
• Represent Wärtsilä at marine industry events, customer visits, and technical forums
• Support pricing definition, bundling strategy, and product documentation (in collaboration with sales, marketing and R&D)
• Continuously analyse product performance, distributor feedback, and competitive benchmarks to improve offering

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., maritime studies, geography, engineering, business);
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills
• Analytical mindset
• Good understanding of the maritime domain and navigational ecosystem — prior exposure to ECDIS, ENC distribution, or marine cartography is a strong plus
• Familiarity with navigation-related standards including S-57, S-63, S-100/S-101 is an advantage
• 3–5+ years in product management, sales or adjacent roles within software, geospatial data, or maritime technologies
• Experience managing products or services involving both external partners (e.g. Hydrographic Offices, data providers and resellers) and internal stakeholders (e.g. developers, commercial teams) is a plus
• Background working with indirect sales models or distributor-led channels is desirable
• Practical understanding of maritime workflows, digital data delivery, and operational navigation challenges is an advantage
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, product documentation workflows, and roadmap management tools is a plus
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical thinking and business sense — capable of evaluating feature impact, prioritizing investments, and supporting pricing and packaging
• Ability to translate complex technical or regulatory topics into customer-focused product positioning
• Confident and persuasive communicator able to operate effectively across cultural and functional boundaries

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10 -20%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to 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. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to
Marat Narbekov, Head of Product Navigation and Voyage Data,
through
email

with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy

Last application date: 17/09/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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