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 through innovation in technology and services 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 decarbonised and 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?

 

We are now looking for a

 

Contract Manager

 

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Trieste, Genova or Naples, Italy.

 

What you will be doing

 

We are experiencing growth in our agreement customer base in Italy. As a contract manager you are expected to be available to attend local customers offices as required.

This position is part of the Marine Performance Services business. The position will report to General Manager, Agreement Management SEAF. You'll be part of an energetic growing agreement management team in SEAF. In your role as contract manager, you are expected to build a strong relationship with your customers. 

The successful applicant will act as the interface between customer and Wartsila to promote and develop collaboration to ensure that maintenance agreements are executed in accordance with both Wartsila and customer expectations.

 

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

 

Lead the contract core team to deliver the contractual obligations in a proactive manner Ensure we have satisfied agreement customers, and create plans for further improving customer relations Take financial accountability of the assigned maintenance agreements Ensure our contractual obligations are executed in a safe and efficient manner

 

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

 

 

B.Sc. or equivalent within the technical area Ability to lead people Negotiation skills Presentation skills Understanding of today's maritime regulations and the impact on vessel operation Understanding of 4-stroke and 2-stroke engine maintenance Good verbal and written skills in English Proven technical and managerial experience in marine operations Excellent leadership and communication skills Skilled in planning, target setting and reporting

 

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 20%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

 

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

 

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 Erik Ristiluoma, General Manager, Agreement Management SEAF through email erik.ristiluoma@wartila.com 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: 09/07/2025 

 

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.

 

This is Wärtsilä 

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.