Contract/Project Manager

OverviewWärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our technologies and power system modelling expertise, including decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, and the GEMS Digital Energy Platform. In this fast-changing world of energy, we seek future-oriented talent to join our team and enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services. Contract Manager - Asia areaThe position is permanent and the preferred location is in France, at Surgeres office. What you will be doingAs a Contract Manager, you will manage all agreements and projects dedicated to our customers in Asia, linked to the diesel engines refurbishments and associated sub-assemblies used for nuclear applications. You will be responsible for all business related to our customers in Asia and will report to the Agreement Manager within our "Special Application" entity. Responsibilities Ensure management of agreements and projects linked to our Asian customers (analyse, study, understand the project in its entirety and ensure the production and financial follow-ups). Manage a dedicated team Elaborate the contractual strategy of the project, and analyse the customer's needs Set up contract management tables Advise and support operational teams in the interpretation of the contractual terms Write and follow up the correspondences Identify risks (legal, contractual, operational, commercial, financial) and propose corrective measures in compliance with the contract Manage pre-litigation situations with the support of the Legal Manager Analyse project developments and contractual impacts, identify commercial levers to improve the operation's margin Evaluate opportunities to improve performance and security of the contract Analyse indicators and processes that may impact project security Ensure contractual deviations are dealt with promptly and their impacts and financial compensations are addressed Participate in the creation of the risk management plan and its ongoing analysis Lead and manage risks and opportunities by proposing action plans to reduce risks Guarantee the gross margin level of the project Participate in the development of amendments Contribute to good relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and subcontractors To be successful in this role we expect you to have: Have nuclear sensitivity/experience and nuclear culture Have industrial experience Diesel engine knowledge would be appreciated Strong business and customer focus Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships Demonstrable negotiation and influencing experience Good understanding of budgeting and strategic planning High attention to detail Fluent in French and English Good time management and organisational skills; able to manage a dynamic workload Ability to work effectively independently and in a team Situational and cultural sensitivity 5+ years of experience as project/contract manager Master's Degree in Project Management or Engineering International travel is expected In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Travel is approximately 20%, with most meetings held virtually. Poste et description (Français)Description du poste :Nous recherchons un Contract Manager pour gérer tous les accords et projets dédiés à nos clients en Asie, liés à la remise à neuf des moteurs diesel et des sous-ensembles associés utilisés pour les applications nucléaires. En tant que Contract Manager, vous serez responsable de toutes les activités liées à nos clients en Asie. Rattaché(e) au responsable des contrats au sein de notre entité « Special Application », vous serez chargé(e) de : Assurer la gestion des accords et projets liés à nos clients asiatiques (analyser, étudier, comprendre le projet dans sa globalité et assurer les suivis de production & financiers) Manager une équipe dédiée Elaborer la stratégie contractuelle du projet et analyser les besoins du client Mettre en place des tableaux de gestion des contrats Conseiller et soutenir les équipes opérationnelles dans l'interprétation des termes contractuels Rédiger et suivre les correspondances Identifier les risques et proposer des mesures correctives Gérer les situations précontentieuses avec le soutien du responsable juridique Analyser les évolutions des projets et les impacts contractuels Suivre les KPI liés au périmètre de l'activité Participer à l'élaboration du plan de gestion des risques Diriger et gérer les risques et les opportunités avec des plans d'action Veiller à la marge brute du projet Participer à l'élaboration des amendements Contribuer aux bonnes relations avec les clients, les fournisseurs, les partenaires et les sous-traitants Pour réussir dans cette fonction, nous attendons de vous que vous: Ayez une sensibilité/expérience nucléaire Ayez une expérience industrielle Connaissance des moteurs diesel appréciée Ayez une forte orientation commerciale et client Ayez d’excellentes compétences en communication et capacité à nouer des relations Ayez une expérience démontrable de la négociation et de l’influence Ayez une bonne compréhension de la budgétisation et de la planification stratégique Ayez le souci du détail Parlez couramment le français et l’anglais Ayez de bonnes compétences en gestion du temps et d’organisation Être capable de travailler de manière autonome et en équipe Faire preuve de sensibilité aux situations et cultures Ayez plus de 5 ans d’expérience en gestion de projets/contrats Diplôme de maîtrise en gestion de projet/ingénierie Des déplacements internationaux sont à prévoir Le poste est situé en France, au bureau de Surgeres Pourquoi vous et nous ?We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in being your true self. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely and have built an environment that empowers you to feel safe and cared for. Contact & next stepsPlease submit your application through our careers portal. For questions, contact Benoit Michaud, Agreement Manager, at benoit.michaud@wartsila.com (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications sent via email will not be recorded or responded to). Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy #LI-AM2 Last application date: Please note Wärtsilä is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. 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