Information Technology Coordinator

About Us

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.

About the Job

We are looking for an IT Project Coordinator to join our North America IT team, working for a better future. The required location for the position is in Houston, Texas. This is a hybrid position.

In this position, your work will include technical project management, stakeholder management, vendor relationship management, new technology implementation, and remote configuration. The ideal candidate will have understanding in enterprise technology infrastructure and experience working with stakeholders at all levels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the local IT coordinator, proposing IT solutions that align with business requirements.
• Act as the local contact person for global teams.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, to ensure their IT needs are met.
• Handle exceptions for local ICT equipment (PCs, telecom, printers, projectors, telepresence, servers, server rooms, etc.).
• Manage local vendors and contracts for areas like telecom and printers.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for critical incidents and provide fast incident resolution.
• Provide support and guidance on the usage of IT solutions and services.
• Gather and channel local demands and complaints to the Area Manager
• Offer operational support for local systems and global rollouts and deliver technical trainings and information sessions.
• Support office relocation or other office changes including devices, printers, local servers, and cloud capacity.
• Performs technical tasks such as backups, software and hardware configurations and license maintenance.
• Participate in global system roll-outs, audits, and assessments as required.
• Oversee asset and stock management throughout their lifecycle.
• Support large events by ensuring that the needed technology functions properly.

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

• Must have 8 years experience in Information Technology
• Knowledge of IT Systems and Applications
• Understanding of TCP/IP protocols and LAN/WAN configurations
• Experience in network management, IT Service Management, Data Security Management, Cyber Security
• Proficient in English (both oral and written).
• Skills in relationship management, collaboration, and delivering presentations, including with/to executives.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires a 25% travel commitment, encompassing both domestic and international, including onshore and offshore locations. The role demands adaptability to varying travel demands, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfill these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. 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.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 annually. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Eligibility to participate in: the discretionary incentive plan assigned to the level of position upon offer of employment; medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms; Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods. Paid time off (PTO) is accrued on a per-pay period basis in accordance with tenure in the Company; a new hire can expect 17 days per year. Twelve (12) Company-paid holidays.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• IT project management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77064 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000