Contract Manager

**Contract Manager**:
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 with smart technology, and our Smart Marine and Energy visions 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 cleaner 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?

We want to transition the world towards a cleaner 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?

We are now looking for a** Contract Manager / Senior Contract Manager** to join our Engine Power Plant Contract Management team of eight professionals around the world working for a better future. The preferred location for the position is in Paris, France, but other locations can also be considered. The work requires regular travelling to possible site locations and offices globally.

**What you will be doing**

**As Contract Manager / Senior Contract Manager, your work will focus on these responsibilities**:

- Leading the contract implementation by ensuring contract compliance and active change and claim management
- Systematic requirement management
- Identification and management of local legislation and regulations relating to projects
- Identifying possible contractual risks and mitigating/managing them through project lifecycle
- Drafting and negotiating subcontracts
- Drafting and managing contractual letters, notifications and claims
- Systematic change management
- Co-operating with and supporting project scheduling and planning
- Coaching the project team and wider organisation in contract management

**To be successful in this role, we expect you to have**:

- University degree in Engineering and/or Law
- More than 10 years of work experience in construction or energy business project management, contract management or legal services
- Fluency in English and French languages. All other languages are considered beneficial.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and willingness to work in a multicultural matrix organisation
- Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations and contract law
- Experience of dispute resolution procedures
- Entrepreneurial and proactive way of working
- Readiness and ability to travel globally and occasionally work outside of regular office hours

**Why you and us?**

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 that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

**Contact & next steps**

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.