Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.
As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.
Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Project Manager, Local Product Center Korea

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop and execute the project plan, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Organize project kick-off meetings and monitor progress.

Resource Coordination:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to allocate resources, assign tasks, and ensure clear communication.
• Allocate project tasks to the engineering department and conduct project gate meetings.

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Project Deliverables:

• Follow-up on project deliverables to engine makers, shipyards, and ship owners.
• Maintain good cooperation with the engine maker of the first prototype, including support for engine testing.

Engine Configuration and Design:

• Manage engine configuration projects, design upgrades, and retrofit projects.
• Follow prototype and parent engines through design and production stages.
• Introduce important engine design modifications during production stages.

Technical Support:

• Support licensees with technical questions, manage the helpdesk, and prioritize requests.
• Manage the registration of licensees.

Performance Feedback:

• Provide performance feedback to Line Management regarding allocated resources.

Post-Project Review:

• Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions.

Methodology and Compliance:

• Run projects according to WinGD Project Management methodology, following PMI standards.
• Ensure compliance with company quality policies and share lessons learned.

Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets, expenses, and resource allocations, tracking costs and variances.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage risks and issues.

General Responsibilities:

• Follow safe work procedures, report unsafe conditions or incidents.
• If needed give cross-departmental technical support.
• Keep high level of knowledge (technical and commercial) by establishing training program.

Education / Skills & Competences: 

• MSc or BSc mechanical engineering, marine engineering, naval architect
• Very good knowledge of Korea marine industry
• Having experience in this industry
• Understanding of shipbuilding market
• High technical product knowhow on engine and ship interface
• Analytic and structured way of working
• Experienced used of office products
• Good presentation skills
• Develop the negotiation and communication skill.
• Willingness to travel

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities