Contract Manager – Wärtsilä – Schiedam

Contract Manager

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians – deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services – together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a looking dedicated 

Contract Manager

to join our team working for a better future. 

This position is permanent and the prefered location is Schiedam, The Netherlands.

What you will be doing 

You will lead and manage long-term maintenance agreement activities mainly within The Netherelands to ensure customer satisfaction and to reach set quality, financial, cost and time targets. As a Contract Manager, you need to have a customer, business, and service-oriented mindset with a problem-solving “can do” attitude. We are looking for someone who is outgoing and cooperative with excellent leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills. 

As Contract Manager your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

Responsible for assigned maintenance agreements

Proactive customer communication

Lead and coach the Agreement Contract core team

Lead, manage and deliver contract management activities towards customers, as well as internally within Wärtsilä

Execute assigned contracts in accordance with Wärtsilä guidelines to ensure that the contract management process and general management practices are done safely and efficiently and exceed customer expectations

Follow up and maintain customer satisfaction and ensure that agreed actions are taken

Follow up financial, operative and technical performance through reviews and reposting and taking necessary corrective actions

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

Background/Education in technical/commercial area

At least five years’ experience in contract management and/or sales, project delivery or field service.

Native Dutch and excellent knowledge of English both written and oral 

Proven technical experience in marine operations

Internal Combustion engine experience in marine operations

Excellent Leadership and communication skills

Skilled in planning, target setting and reporting

Wärtsilä knowledge & business understanding

Contract Management and Process knowledge

What we offer you

We highly care for employability of all our employees hence employees are encouraged to utilize the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials. The opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within an international working environment, in an ambitious, growth orientated organisation. We offer excellent primary and secondary terms of employment and a healthy work-life balance. We foster openness, respect, and trust. The culture can be described as down to earth and decisive.

We drive an inclusive corporate culture by respecting diversity. Success requires a mix of employees – diversity in nationality, gender, age, personality and educational background.

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? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

If you feel excited by being part of this dynamic working environment and you think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receive your job application, together with a Curriculum.

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Igor Pejic, Manager Agr. Management Central & SW Europe ,through email with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 20/08/2024 

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. 

This is Wärtsilä

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