Drive commercial growth for Wallenius Wilhelmsen

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. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is committed to being in the forefront of the green transition and aims to be carbon-neutral already by 2040. The company operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes across six continents, a global inland distribution network, 66 processing centers, and eight marine terminals.

With the head office in Oslo, Norway, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group has around 9,500 employees in 28 countries worldwide.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is committed to digitalizing and modernizing a traditional industry, shaping smarter and more sustainable supply chains worldwide. As part of our ambitious agenda to advance Commercial Excellence, we are building a dedicated Commercial Strategy & Operations team to strengthen how we operate across the commercial value chain. This team will play an important role in defining strategic priorities, ensuring that these are translated into scalable practices, impactful initiatives, and business-ready processes.

Are you the Senior Commercial Project Manager we’re looking for?

We are now seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead some of the most important cross-functional efforts in this space. This is a senior-level role that combines strategic planning, operational leadership, and project delivery. As a key driver of our Commercial Excellence efforts, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering high-impact initiatives, strengthening core commercial capabilities, and taking ownership of selected business processes and tools that underpin our go-to-market effectiveness. You will help design the operating models, governance structures, and routines that enable clarity, consistency, and performance across the commercial organization.

What you’ll do:

• Lead growth-focused commercial projects with clear goals and timelines.

• Define strategic priorities and set commercial OKRs.

• Streamline and improve key workflows like lead generation.

• Build sales and account management capabilities with tailored tools.

• Create governance models to align cross-functional teams.

• Drive efficiency and standardization across the organization.

Who we’re looking for 

The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership experience, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence at multiple levels. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across Customer Growth, Global Accounts, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Customer Experience to drive execution, governance, and measurable outcomes—ultimately contributing to how we serve our customers and grow the business.

Required Experience & Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of experience, ideally with exposure to commercial or customer engagement-focused projects  

• Minimum 3–5 years in management or strategy consulting, with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Preferably Master’s degree, and minimum Bachelor’s degree, in a relevant field.
  

Key knowledge and skills: 

• Strong understanding of B2B commercial models, customer lifecycle management, and go-to-market operations.

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with strong business impact and 

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels of seniority.

• Structured and analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset and a focus on delivering outcomes.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, sales enablement tools, or commercial performance platforms is a strong advantage.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies, ie.: PLP certification or similar is a strong advantage

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills—both written and verbal.

• Experience in logistics, shipping, or other global, asset-heavy industries is a strong advantage.
  

Key Interface and Stakeholders

• Customer Growth Leadership Team

• Global Account managers and their teams

• CG Business Performance and Customer Experience team

• Product Development teams

• Operations and customer service representatives

• Corporate Development Office 
  

What will you get from working with us? 

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we offer a truly global, collaborative, and inclusive environment. Here are just a few benefits:

• Modern offices with gym, canteen, and activity clubs (kayak, football, fitness)

• Premium health, life, and travel insurance

• Defined contribution pension plan

• Flexible work options and generous leave policies

• Access to company cabins in Norway, Sweden, and Spain

This role will be located in either Oslo or Stockholm