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. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Head of IT M&A, to join Wärtsilä’s CIO Office and work closely with the Corporate M&A Team. In this role you will provide strategic and project leadership for all IT-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and carve-outs, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and driving the full lifecycle of M&A activities from market screening and due diligence through integration and completion.

The Head of IT M&A will take ownership of all IT-related matters in M&A and Divestment projects, driving their execution from initiation through completion. This position requires strategic oversight, project leadership, and effective resource management to support the IT implications of mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs across various Wärtsilä businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary IT liaison with the Corporate Strategy & M&A unit, ensuring IT aspect is embedded in all M&A activities, aligned with corporate strategy and business objectives, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across business areas and corporate functions. 

• Lead IT activities throughout the full M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, integration, carve-out planning and execution, and the definition and delivery of IT roadmaps for acquisitions, post-merger integrations, and carve-outs. 

• Oversee IT due diligence to assess IT landscapes, risks, costs, and integration challenges, and drive IT transition planning, including TSA negotiations and execution, target state design, and seamless integration or separation. 

• Plan for, and manage IT project resources, across all stakeholder organizations, including external consultants and service providers, ensuring successful delivery across core systems such as SAP ERP, Salesforce, all infrastructure, and end-user computing. Work with all Wärtsilä IT units for seamless collaboration.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to IT architecture, security, compliance, regulatory standards, and operational continuity, while ensuring robust governance frameworks and financial oversight to support cost efficiency and budget adherence.

• Foster and lead the cross-organisation and virtual Wärtsilä IT M&A capability community.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field, with 10+ years of IT leadership experience and a strong focus on M&A. 

• Proven track record in IT due diligence, integration & carve-out planning and execution within complex, multi-business-unit and decentralized organizations. Background also within consultancies is a plus.

• Strong project management capabilities in large-scale IT transformations, with familiarity across enterprise systems such as SAP ERP, Salesforce, IT infrastructure, and network services. 

• Experienced in TSA negotiations, IT carve-outs and integrations, and skilled in stakeholder management, engaging effectively with executive leadership, business unit leaders, and external partners.

• Preferred qualifications include ITIL, PMP or similar certification (or equivalent experience), expertise in IT governance and compliance in M&A contexts, and prior experience in a multinational environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape IT strategies in a dynamic M&A environment, work closely with top leadership on high-impact business transformations, and lead cross-functional IT projects across Wärtsilä’s diverse business areas. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and if you are a strategic IT leader with a passion for driving IT transformations in M&A, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

• You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.   

• Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  

• You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   

At Wärtsilä, employment decisions are made regardless of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Contact, next steps & additional information

The location for this position is Wärtsilä Campus in Salmisaari, Helsinki, or Vaasa, Finland. We work in hybrid mode. This role will report to the Director CIO Office. 

Please submit your application by 8.3.2026 through Nawia Careers Portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

Nawia will support Wärtsilä in this recruitment. In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Tiia-Liina Aavisto - Head of Business, IT Recruitment - Nawia IT & Tech Oy 

Tiia-liina.aavisto@nawia.fi , 0408653463