Lifecycle Data Process Expert in Fareham

Join the Lifecycle Data Operations Centre of Excellence (CoE). Are you an experienced professional with a passion for process improvement and technical data management? Would you like to become part of a journey, with the goal of enabling customer interaction directly with data? The preferred location for this position is Helsinki or Turku, Finland, but other main Wärtsilä office locations in Europe can also be considered. Due to limitations outlined by data processing guidelines, locations outside of Europe can't be accepted for the roles. In line with our hybrid work model, you will be able to work partially remotely. The Lifecycle Data Process Expert position is a family leave substitution and offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The process expertise areas in scope for this position are Code Resolution, Technical Identification, and Service Plans. The process experts' goal is to drive LC data process consistency, completeness, accuracy, and quality across the named expertise areas and strongly drive automation, use of modern technologies, and adoption of revised ways of working across Wärtsilä.

About the role: As the Lifecycle Data Process Expert, you will play a critical role in our organisation, acting as the main contact point for spare part and maintenance, repair, and overhaul in process design, development, and documentation matters in the area of Lifecycle Data. This role is located in the Lifecycle Data Operations CoE and requires the successful candidates to be proactive in shaping the activities of both the role and the function itself. The groundwork in defining the structures and strategies driving the future operations has been largely completed. Now the work is moving towards operational mode, ensuring that all processes are efficient, effective, and tailored to meet the organisation's needs and governance setup.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving the processes and creating comprehensive future-proof process descriptions.
• Defining control points within the processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuous improvement of the Lifecycle Data processes.
• Upskilling and supporting the organisation to understand and follow the processes effectively.
• Monitoring the process from a process improvement and automation needs perspective.
• Engaging the organisation around the process and identifying continuous improvement needs.
• Guiding internal and external experts in delivering the needed process enhancements and Lifecycle Data Information products.
• Conducting quality assurance on Lifecycle Data Information products delivered by internal and external experts.
• Being responsible for the escalations from any Engineering service partner and taking part in project solutioning and scoping where needed.
• Acting as a liaison between various departments, ensuring seamless communication and coordination with stakeholders.

The Lifecycle Data Operations process expertise areas the roles will be responsible for are:

• Product Master Data
• Order Specification
• Service Plan once operational
• Operation and Maintenance Manuals
• Spare Parts Catalogue
• Code Resolution
• Regulatory and Compliance
• Customer and Commercial informed data management

The ideal candidate must possess these skills and capabilities:

• Sufficient technical knowledge of maintenance, repair, and overhaul data creation and governance as well as understanding of Wärtsilä operational landscape both from a tool and process perspective.
• Ability to link the operational data process with commercial performance is seen as a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to effectively engage with various stakeholders.
• Positive attitude and readiness to be part of a freshly established function, supporting the creation of the best possible Lifecycle Data Operations CoE for Wärtsilä.

Why join us? At Lifecycle Data Operations CoE, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the advancement of our organisation's data management processes. If you are ready to take on this senior role and drive impactful changes, we encourage you to apply and become a part of the CoE.

Contact and next steps: Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Head of Lifecycle Data Operations CoE Anna-Maria Rönnqvist via 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). Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Application deadline: 08/03/2026. 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. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed. 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. Please note that Wärtsilä does not offer relocation support for this position.