Operation 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 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 currently seeking an experienced and skilled Operations Manager for our O&M site to be based in Kahone,Senegal. Are you ready to come onboard?

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages contracts and executes contract delivery management activities, managing the operational and commercial aspects of contract delivery.
• Implements contract management and delivery management approaches, guidelines, processes and tools tomanage contracts and contract delivery effectively.
• Contributes to the improvement of contract management practices by providing insights and recommendationsbased on specialist knowledge.
• Maintains up-to-date expertise in contract management, staying informed of market best practices and industry standards.
•  Manages customer relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional sales.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks associated with contract management and execution,and to facilitate effective contract delivery and resolve issues.
• Monitors contract performance including customer satisfaction, service delivery quality and timeliness, alignmentof deliverables with contractual obligations and contract profitability, analyzing performance and generating reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement
•  Identifies and implements improvements where feasible.
• Supports contract negotiations and revisions, balancing organizational interests with customer needs.
• Identifies opportunities for additional sales towards customer.
• Education qualification: HND/Engineering degree in Mechanical/Electrical

Experience :

• Atleast, 5 years of managerial experience in Power plants 
• Experience in Wartsila 46 engines · 
• Strong financial term understanding ·
• Experience in customer relations & customer management ·
• Proficiency in English & French language is a must ·
• Handson experience on SAP will be preferred Soft Skills required:
• Innovation and Change · 
• Teamwork and Leadership ·
•  Communication and Networking

Last application date: 05/03/2026 

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.