About us

The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is the market leader in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks, rolling equipment, and breakbulk to customers all over the world.

The company operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes to six continents, a global inland distribution network, 66 processing centres, and eight marine terminals.

With the head office in Oslo, Norway, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group has 9500 employees in 28 countries worldwide.

This position will join our Marine Operations Management department (MOM) and will be reporting directly to the SVP of Marine Operations. This position is critical to our strategy to meet our ambitious emission reduction targets (read more about those in our sustainability pledge and the annual report).

What we’re looking for

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we are navigating a fast-changing regulatory landscape, especially around decarbonization and environmental standards. To meet our leadership goals, we need someone who can help us stay ahead of these changes while actively shaping the future of maritime regulations.

As Senior Manager for Maritime Environmental Regulations, you’ll oversee our climate and environmental regulatory activities, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. You’ll also help us navigate complex regulations, manage risks, and seize new opportunities in the journey toward a greener maritime industry. In other words, you will be the go-to person for anything related to the evolving regulatory arena.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a multicultural environment and is passionate about making a difference in the maritime industry. If you’re self-motivated, curious, and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex issues, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive overview of maritime environmental regulations and keep stakeholders informed about consequences and progress.
• Build internal and external networks to identify regulatory developments and develop tactics to mitigate risks or seize opportunities.
• Lead collaborative processes to define Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s positions on maritime environmental policies, aiming to influence political and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare whitepapers, position papers, and presentations on maritime regulations.
• Keep the organization updated on maritime environmental regulations and developments.
• Leverage internal and external expertise to represent the company in environmental public affairs, including at EU, IMO, Flag State levels, and trade associations.
• Lead advocacy efforts on public policy or private initiatives by utilizing relationships with representative groups and other carriers.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience, with extensive knowledge of political decision-making in environmental regulatory affairs at both international and regional levels.
• Established network within relevant regulatory arenas.
• Technical maritime understanding, allowing effective engagement with maritime engineers.
• Proven experience in project and stakeholder management, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate and condense complicated information and present key findings to internal stakeholders.
• Strategic acumen, combined with a passion and vision for sustainability in shipping.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we're not just looking for a perfect requirement match - we're searching for passionate individuals with unique perspectives. Research shows that women and members of minority groups are less likely to apply if they feel like they don't match every requirement - give us the opportunity to decide if that's the case! Your experience and enthusiasm matter more than checking every box, and we'd love to have you on board!

Benefits

• Terms and compensation at a competitive level.
• A great opportunity for development in a global company and to have a key role in the company.
• Modern office facilities at Lysaker with top-notch in-house canteen with subsidized lunch and available free parking
• Sports club membership includes sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, running, sailing, kayaking, pilates, football, theatre, concert tickets, etc.)
• Social events year-round (e.g., wine tasting, cooking classes, yoga, dance, rock-climbing lessons, etc.)
• Company cabins in the Norwegian mountains and coast, Swedish coast, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Lisbon.
• Premium health and group life insurance, including access to online medical services.
• A great pension scheme.
• Paid parental leave and compassionate leave.
• Flexible working conditions with a hybrid work setup (three days from the office, two days from home)

How to Apply

Is the Senior Manager Maritime Environmental Regulations role the right one for you?

Feel free to contact our Recruitment Advisor, Niklas Jonsson, for a quick chat at niklas.jonsson@walwil.com or apply directly.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: The Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group is an equal opportunity employer that strongly believes in diversity and a value driven culture that makes everyone feel welcome. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a global company with colleagues and stakeholders from different cultures and countries and where English is the working language.

Our WISTA Pledge: The Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group has committed to increase the representation of women in leadership positions to 40% by the year 2030 as part of our commitment to improve gender equality in the maritime sector.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is the controller of your personal data for the purposes of this recruitment. Amby AS acts as the processor of your personal data, except when you agree to join our Talent Pool, in which case Amby also becomes the data controller. We process your personal data to manage and conduct the recruitment process. You have the right to access your data, request rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing, as well as the right to object to processing and data transfer. For a more detailed understanding of how we handle your data, the purposes of processing, and your rights, please refer to Amby's Privacy Policy and Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Privacy Policy.