Contract Manager MSS2

Wärtsilä Corporation; Surgères; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wärtsilä Corporation in France seeks an experienced Contract Manager to support complex projects in the defence sector. You will oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, develop strategy, and ensure risk mitigation and profitability across international teams.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with terms and conditions while coordinating with commercial and legal functions.

Qualifications

• 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 an 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.

Responsabilités

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle from analysis and review to 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 interpretation of terms.
• Monitor and report on customer interactions and contractual matters.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation actions.
• Assess changes and contract implications to enhance profitability.
• Drive initiatives to improve contract performance and security.
• Address contractual deviations and related impacts.
• Prepare, negotiate and implement contract amendments.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and subcontractors.
• Support continuous improvement in contract management processes.

Connaissances

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Multidisciplinary teams

French & English

Leadership

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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Wärtsilä is an innovativetechnology company known forbeing 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 isto provide increased value to bothour 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 decarbonisedand 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?

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

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.

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 .