Contract Manager MSS2

Wärtsilä; Surgères; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Good salary package + CSE benefits

International environment

Résumé du poste

Wärtsilä is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for its Special Applications unit in France. You will manage complex contracts through the full lifecycle, ensuring risk mitigation and commercial performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams across international sites.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will define strategies, oversee reporting tools, and support negotiations to secure high-value projects for the defence sector, including diesel propulsion knowledge as an

Qualifications

• Contract management experience in an industrial environment.
• Mentioned experience in defense/military sectors is mandatory.
• Knowledge of diesel engines or propulsion systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle from analysis to execution and financial follow-up.
• Define and implement the contractual strategy for projects.
• Set up and maintain contract management and reporting tools.
• Advise operational teams on interpretation and application of terms.
• Monitor client interactions and contractual matters.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation actions.
• Assess changes and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Drive improvements in contract performance and security.
• Negotiate amendments and contract changes.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and subcontractors.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management practices.

Connaissances

Contract management

Defense sector

Diesel engines

Communication

Cross-functional

Project management

Bilingual (FR/EN)

MS Office

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Au sein de notre entité Special Applications, nous recherchons un(e) Contract Manager pour accompagner le développement et la sécurisation de projets complexes à forte valeur ajoutée.

Rattaché(e) au Contracts Manager, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la gestion contractuelle des projets, en assurant la maîtrise des risques, le suivi des engagements contractuels et l'optimisation de la performance économique des opérations.

Vos principales responsabilités

• Piloter les contrats dans leur globalité, de l'analyse initiale du projet jusqu'au suivi de son exécution opérationnelle et financière.
• Définir et mettre en œuvre la stratégie contractuelle des projets.
• Mettre en place et maintenir les outils de suivi et de reporting contractuel.
• Conseiller et accompagner les équipes opérationnelles dans l'interprétation et l'application des clauses contractuelles.
• Assurer le suivi des échanges avec les clients et parties prenantes.
• Identifier les risques juridiques, contractuels, opérationnels, commerciaux et financiers, puis proposer les actions correctives adaptées.
• Analyser les évolutions des projets et leurs impacts contractuels afin d'identifier les opportunités de création de valeur et d'amélioration de la rentabilité.
• Veiller à la bonne gestion des écarts contractuels, à leur traitement et à l'obtention des compensations financières associées lorsque cela est pertinent.
• Participer à la préparation et à la négociation des avenants et modifications contractuelles.
• Développer des relations de confiance avec les clients, fournisseurs, partenaires et sous-traitants.
• Contribuer à l'amélioration continue des pratiques de gestion contractuelle et à la sécurisation des projets.

Profil recherché

• Expérience confirmée en Contract Management, idéalement dans un environnement industriel complexe.
• Expérience significative dans le secteur Défense/Militaire impérative.
• La connaissance des moteurs diesel ou des systèmes de propulsion constitue un atout apprécié.
• Excellentes capacités de communication et de négociation.
• Aptitude à évoluer dans des environnements multidisciplinaires et multiculturels.
• Solides compétences en gestion de projet et coordination d'équipes.
• Capacité à analyser des situations complexes et à prendre des décisions éclairées.
• Sens de l'organisation, rigueur et excellente gestion des priorités.
• Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, à l'écrit comme à l'oral.
• Très bonne maîtrise des outils Microsoft Office.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

• Participer à des projets stratégiques à fort enjeu.
• Évoluer dans un environnement international et stimulant.
• Occuper une fonction transversale offrant une forte exposition aux équipes techniques, commerciales et de direction.
• Contribuer directement à la sécurisation et à la performance de contrats majeurs dans le secteur de la Défense.
• Package salarial motivant + nombreux avantages CSE
• Grand groupe international offrant des possibilités d'évolution

As part of our Special Applications business, we are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to support the successful delivery of complex and high-value projects.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring risk mitigation, contractual compliance, and the optimization of project performance and profitability.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout their entire lifecycle, from project analysis and contract review to operational and financial follow-up.
• Develop and implement the contractual strategy for assigned projects.
• Establish and maintain contract management and reporting tools.
• Advise and support operational teams on the interpretation and application of contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitor and report on customer interactions and contractual matters.
• Identify legal, contractual, operational, commercial, and financial risks and propose appropriate mitigation actions.
• Assess project changes and their contractual implications, while identifying commercial opportunities to enhance project profitability.
• Drive initiatives to improve contract performance and strengthen contractual security.
• Ensure contractual deviations are promptly addressed, including associated impacts and potential financial compensation.
• Contribute to the preparation, negotiation, and implementation of contract amendments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in contract management processes and practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager, ideally within a complex industrial environment.
• Mandatory experience in the military and/or defence sector.
• Knowledge of diesel engines or propulsion systems would be considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities.
• Sound judgment, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Us?

• Work on strategic and technically challenging projects within the defence industry.
• Join an international and dynamic environment.
• Take on a highly visible role with significant interaction across technical, commercial, legal, and management teams.
• Contribute directly to the successful delivery and performance of major contracts and programmes.
• Good salary package + benefits
• Large company with great career growth opportunities

Last application date:

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.