Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service AS(WSS)is looking for aSenior Growth & Portfolio Manager
Location:Lysaker, Norway| Type:Full-time, Hybrid
At Wilhelmsen,we'recommitted to helping the maritime industryoperatemore efficiently,sustainablyand safely. As our Senior Growth & Portfolio Manager,you'llplay a key role in shaping the future direction of our Vessel Operations Solutions portfolio, helping to ensure we invest in the right opportunities and turning strategy into measurable business results.
This is a high-impact role whereyou'llwork closely with senior leaders across the organization,providingcommercial insight, strategic guidance and data-driven recommendations that influence decisions across multiple business areas.You'llchallenge assumptions,identifygrowth opportunities, and help drive the initiatives that create value for our customers and the business.
If you enjoy solving complex business challenges, influencing decision-makers, and turning insight into action,we'dlove to hear from you.
Whatyou'llbe doing:
As Senior Growth & Portfolio Manager,you'llwork across our Vessel Operations Solutions portfolio, supporting businesses including Mooring, Tank & Hold Cleaning, Emissions, Fuels & Lubes, and Decentralized Manufacturing.
Your main responsibilities:
Lead strategic business cases from idea through to recommendation, ensuring robust analysis, clear commercialrationaleand actionable implementation plans
Drive portfolio prioritization and support investment decisions by presenting insights,trade-offsand recommendations to senior stakeholders
Partner closely with Vice Presidents and business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on growth opportunities, commercialperformanceand strategic direction
Analyze market developments, portfolioperformanceand customer trends toidentifyopportunities for improvement and sustainable growth
Monitor revenue and profitability performance, translating complex data into clear business insights and improvement initiatives
Define and track key performance measures for strategic initiatives and value proposition development
Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment across commercial,operationaland financial stakeholders
Strengthen commercial offerings across the portfolio byidentifyingopportunities, diagnosingchallengesand supporting execution of improvement actions
Drive greater consistency and efficiency by embedding best practices and effective portfolio management approaches
Develop high-quality presentations and business narratives for leadership teams and executive audiences
Contribute to the ongoing development and execution of the Vessel Operations Solutions strategy, ensuring alignment with broader Wilhelmsen goals
Mentor and support colleagues within the Growth & Portfolio Management team, helping build capability and share knowledge across the function
Whowe'relooking for:
You combine strong business acumen with an analytical mindset and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders. You thrive in a dynamic environment where you can influence decisions, challengethinkingand help drive meaningful change.
A master’s degree in business,Financeor related discipline
6-8 years of experience within strategy, management consulting, commercial management,financeor a similar business-focused role
Experience leading strategic projects or workstreams with significant business impact
Strong commercial understanding and a proven ability toidentifyopportunities for growth and value creation
The ability to influence and work effectively with senior stakeholders across functions and geographies
Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
Experience structuring complex problems and translating data into clear recommendations
A collaborative mindset and an interest in developing and mentoring others
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with AI and digital tools that can enhance analysis,automationand decision-making
Excellent written and spoken English
Why join Wilhelmsen?
At Wilhelmsen,you'llbecome part of a global maritime organization with a long history and a strong focus on people, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where you can develop your career while helping shape the future of maritime services.
In addition, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive compensation, pension, and insurance schemes
Generous annual leave
Company cabins
Mobile phone
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a global organization
Work location:Lysaker, Norway
Application deadline:31.08.2026
Contact:Olivia Tye-Reeve, Senior Recruitment Specialist, Olivia.tye-reeve@wilhelmsen.com
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Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group. With the world's largest maritime network on call 24/7, our people can deliver products and services on the ground practically anywhere you have ships, or maritime related industries. We make the maritime industry spin.
Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we’re also developing new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues in 57 countries, we take innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.
We are Wilhelmsen. Because of our heritage and our ambitions for the future, we aspire to be the leading enablers of global trade.