Global Defence Contract Manager

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

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.