Mathias Skog

Project Manager, OX2

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

About

Renewable energy professional specializing in wind power, with experience spanning both large-scale project execution and offshore wind development. Experienced in navigating complex stakeholder environments, working closely with authorities, partners, contractors, management and boards to drive projects forward and enable strategic decision-making. Member of the Offshore Wind Committee within Renewables Finland. I am driven by building structured, efficient processes and by bringing together people and perspectives to move projects forward. With a combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, I aim to contribute to accelerating the energy transition and enabling sustainable growth through renewable energy.

Experience

  • OX2 (3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Construction Project Manager
      Feb 2026 - Present · 8 mos

      Leading the execution of an onshore wind construction project from the start of the realization phase, with responsibility for delivering the project on time, within budget, and in line with quality and safety standards. In parallel, continuing offshore wind development activities, including coordination of development efforts across the Finnish EEZ portfolio and being responsible for administrative matters related to the boards of project joint ventures, ensuring effective governance and decision-making. Additionally, serving as a member of the Offshore Wind Committee within Renewables Finland, contributing to industry collaboration and the advancement of offshore wind development.

    • Business Development Manager
      Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for coordinating offshore wind development activities across the Finnish EEZ portfolio, aligning strategic objectives with project execution and navigating regulatory frameworks while driving project value creation. Leading the advancement of offshore wind projects through stakeholder engagement including authorities, partners, and local communities. Supporting governance by handling administrative responsibilities for the boards of the project joint ventures, ensuring efficient decision-making and compliance. In addition, serving as a member of the Offshore Wind Committee within Renewables Finland, contributing to industry collaboration and the advancement of offshore wind in the Finnish market.

    • Development Project Manager
      Mar 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Managing the total development process of an offshore wind project in Finland. Co-ordinating the project team performing the technical development and overseeing the permitting process. Leading the local stakeholder communication for the offshore wind project development.

  • Wärtsilä (11 yrs 8 mos)
    • General Manager, Development Projects
      May 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      In my current role I am a member of the development organization management team, leading a team of experienced project managers in charge of developing new power plant solutions for our customers. In addition to leading the team, I am also accountable for the development and implementation of project & portfolio management processes & tools as well as project management competence development in the organization.

    • General Manager, Solution Development Projects
      Nov 2020 - Apr 2021 · 6 mos

      Leading the Solution Development Projects team which develops new power plant solutions for our customers as well as being responsible for developing the methods, tools and processes for developing new products and solutions.

    • Innovation Manager
      Jun 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Fostering the innovation culture in the Wärtsilä Power Systems R&D and Engineering organisation. The main role is to implement a Service Design approach to the development of the products and also to improve the idea management to secure high quality ideas and an agile approach of implementation.

  • KWH Pipe Ltd Thermopipe (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Product Manager
      Aug 2008 - Aug 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Managing the product development activities, performing stress and strain calculations, technical support to customers, making of product manuals.

    • Project Engineer
      May 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Giving technical support to customers in the district heating area and creating sales proposals.