Proposal Manager / Proposal Engineer

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The Proposal Manager / Proposal Engineer will join Wärtsilä's Africa & Europe Proposal Management team to prepare and manage technical and commercial proposals for energy projects. The role involves analysing customer requirements, coordinating cross‑functional inputs, establishing proposal plans, ensuring documentation quality, and participating in customer meetings and negotiations. Applicants should have a relevant technical, commercial, or engineering degree (or equivalent experience), proposal or project management experience, strong coordination and stakeholder‑management skills, and fluency in English. The preferred locations are Vaasa, Finland or Paris, France with hybrid work possible, the hiring level ranges from Proposal Engineer to Proposal Manager depending on experience, and the application deadline is 04/11/2026. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company and a global leader in the energy market. For more than 190 years, we've been building what's next, helping our customers and society navigate the transition toward a decarbonized and sustainable future. Every day, Wärtsilians around the world put their hearts and minds into turning our purpose, enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services, into reality. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for forward-thinking talent who want to make an impact while building a long-term future. At Wärtsilä, you can build a career, not just a role, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to work that matters. Join a company with a strong foundation, an exciting future, and a career path built to last. Want to join the ride? We are looking for a Proposal Manager / Proposal Engineer to join our Africa & Europe Proposal Management team. In this role, you will contribute to the preparation and management of technical and commercial proposals for energy projects across our markets. Depending on your experience, competence, and professional maturity, you may join us as a Proposal Engineer, Senior Proposal Engineer, or Proposal Manager. The scope and level of responsibility will be adjusted accordingly, offering an opportunity to develop from proposal engineering towards broader proposal and commercial leadership. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland, or Paris, France. Other Wärtsilä locations in Finland may also be considered. We offer the possibility of hybrid work. Your role and responsibilities As a Proposal Manager or Proposal Engineer, you will work closely with Sales and a broad international network of technical, commercial, and operational experts. You will help translate customer requirements into competitive, commercially sound, and high-quality proposals. You’ll be part of a hard-working and highly skilled team that believes in working together, supporting each other, and having fun along the way. Your work will focus on these responsibilities: Analyse customer requirements, tender documents, and project-specific needs Develop technical and commercial proposals together with Sales and other stakeholders Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Management, and other relevant functions Establish proposal plans and ensure that agreed deliverables and deadlines are met Identify, evaluate, and communicate proposal-related risks and opportunities Ensure the quality, consistency, and completeness of proposal documentation Participate in customer meetings, clarifications, and commercial negotiations To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: A relevant technical, commercial, or engineering degree, or equivalent professional experience Experience in proposal engineering, proposal management, project management, sales support, engineering, or another relevant technical-commercial role A good understanding of technical and commercial matters and an interest in developing business-oriented solutions Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder-management skills The ability to structure your work, manage priorities, and contribute effectively under demanding proposal schedules A collaborative and proactive way of working in an international and multicultural environment Fluency in written and spoken English Considered an advantage: Professional working proficiency in French and/or German Experience in the energy, power generation, industrial, infrastructure, or EPC business Experience with complex tenders, contracts, commercial negotiations, or customer-facing work Experience coordinating cross-functional proposal or project teams Understanding of power plant solutions, energy technologies, or related applications We value both technical expertise and proposal-management capability. You could therefore be a strong candidate whether your background is primarily in engineering and solution development or in coordinating com