Head of Wilhelmsen Integrated Technical Services

Who you will report to:

This position reports to the Vice President, Services and New Growth.

What you will be doing:  

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Lead and manage the overall P&L responsibility for the business unit, ensuring financial sustainability and growth with a budget forecast.

• Develop and implement strategic plans in alignment with the company’s overall objectives, driving new growth initiatives and operational excellence.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing business, focusing on maritime technical services such as projects, docking, retrofitting, conversions, and riding gangs.

• Explore potential expansion into new services, such as Green Recycling and Sustainable Engineering, aligning with regulatory standards (HKC, EUSRR, EEXI, CII, and EU fuel regulations).

• Drive strategic business development efforts by engaging key clients and suppliers, leading global sales and commercial activities.

Operational & Technical Excellence

• Oversee and provide technical oversight in maritime technical services, ensuring high-quality execution of ship repair, dry docking, retrofitting, and conversion projects.

• Manage vendor selection, contract negotiations, and procurement strategies for optimal cost efficiency and quality.

• Implement predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring to enhance vessel reliability and efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and classification society rules.

• Oversee current project operations while collaborating with internal project managers and engineers to improve service delivery

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 6-8 existing project managers and engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Establish a strong team structure and ensure optimal resource planning, personnel development, and succession planning.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including General Managers (GMs), Vessel Managers (VMs), and Fleet Managers (FMs), to drive internal service adoption and business growth

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate with VP, Services & New Growth & VP, Technical to align technical services with client needs.

• Engage with internal finance and leadership teams, including President & CEO, WSM & VP, Finance, ensuring alignment with financial and business objectives.

• Act as a key representative of the business unit, communicating effectively with shipowners, vessel managers, and industry stakeholders.

What we are looking for:    

• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to drive business growth, manage P&L, and lead commercial initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience with offshore vessels or offshore marine production is advantageous.

• Strong interpersonal skills for communication in a multinational environment and with customers.

• Detail-oriented, systematic, and highly accurate in work execution.

What you bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field

• A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus.

• 10+ years of experience in the maritime or ship management industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Strong understanding of international maritime regulations and classification society requirements.

• Demonstrated expertise in project management, particularly in ship repair, retrofitting, and dry docking.

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 Head of Wilhelmsen Integrated Technical Services (WITS). As an internal candidate you can apply by entering the internal job portal (Workday front page>Menu >Career>Find jobs). Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.  

Work location: Kuala Lumpur/ Singapore/ Germany/ Cyprus/ Norway

Contact details:

Recruitment Specialist - Jie Xi Chan – [email protected]

Recruitment Specialist - Corrie Kew – [email protected]