Senior Contract Manager at Valmet Inc

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Claim Management, Change Management, Risk Management, Negotiation, Mentoring, Training, Compliance, Project Management, EPC Projects, Energy Sector, Pulp Industry, Legal Knowledge, Communication, Problem Solving, Dispute Avoidance

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Are you our new Senior Contract Manager? Ready to take the next step in your career? Valmet’s Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area is at the forefront of delivering advanced technologies and services for the global pulp, bioenergy, and circular economy sectors. We enable our customers to optimize performance, reduce environmental impact, and drive long-term value through innovative, resource-efficient solutions. Join a team where industrial expertise meets strategic sustainability and contribute to transforming the way industries operate. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our Pulp, Energy & Circularity business area. You will play a key part in driving project success through expert contract, claim, and change management. You can be based in any European Valmet location. Your responsibilities Provide contract, claim, and change management support to major EPC projects in the energy and pulp industries. Ensure compliance with customer and supplier contracts, as well as Valmet’s internal guidelines and policies. Support risk and opportunity management processes for assigned projects with focus on dispute avoidance. Mentor and advise project teams on contractual issues, change requests, and claims. Organize and deliver contract management training for project personnel as well as give input to process and tool development. Act as the bridge between Legal and Project Management, facilitating collaboration and compliance. Review and manage commercial and contractual correspondence, notifications, and claims. Participate in negotiations and correspondence regarding claims, settlements, and other contract management matters. Who is the candidate we are looking for M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering, Construction, Contract Law, or Quantity Surveying. Minimum 15 years of contract management experience in EPC projects within energy, pulp, or oil & gas sectors. Fluent spoken and written English. We offer We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful projects that support industrial efficiency. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits. Additional information If you have any questions regarding the role and its responsibilities, get in touch with your future manager Peter Anson via e-mail: peter.anson@valmet.com. Questions related to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter Mariana Ferreira Henriques: mariana.henriques@valmet.com Please note! Applications via e-mail will not be considered. Please make use of the email for questions only. You must submit it through our recruiting channel Valmet Careers no later than November 23. The collective agreement for senior salaried employees will be applied to this position. Valmet is a smoke-free working environment. That feeling when… everything works together is what makes working at Valmet unique! Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19.000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

Provide contract, claim, and change management support to major EPC projects in the energy and pulp industries. Mentor and advise project teams on contractual issues and facilitate collaboration between Legal and Project Management.