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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.\nAs 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?\nWe 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.\nDepending 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.\nThe 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.\nYour role and responsibilities\nAs 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.\nYour work will focus on these responsibilities:\nAnalyse customer requirements, tender documents, and project-specific needs\nDevelop technical and commercial proposals together with Sales and other stakeholders\nCoordinate inputs from Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Management, and other relevant functions\nEstablish proposal plans and ensure that agreed deliverables and deadlines are met\nIdentify, evaluate, and communicate proposal-related risks and opportunities\nEnsure the quality, consistency, and completeness of proposal documentation\nParticipate in customer meetings, clarifications, and commercial negotiations\nTo be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:\nA relevant technical, commercial, or engineering degree, or equivalent professional experience\nExperience in proposal engineering, proposal management, project management, sales support, engineering, or another relevant technical-commercial role\nA good understanding of technical and commercial matters and an interest in developing business-oriented solutions\nStrong coordination, communication, and stakeholder-management skills\nThe ability to structure your work, manage priorities, and contribute effectively under demanding proposal schedules\nA collaborative and proactive way of working in an international and multicultural environment\nFluency in written and spoken English\nConsidered an advantage:\nProfessional working proficiency in French and/or German\nExperience in the energy, power generation, industrial, infrastructure, or EPC business\nExperience with complex tenders, contracts, commercial negotiations, or customer-facing work\nExperience coordinating cross-functional proposal or project teams\nUnderstanding of power plant solutions, energy technologies, or related applications\nWe 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 complex commercial proposals.\nWhy you and us?\nWe at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.\nWe are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe 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?\nWe 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.\nContact & next steps\nWe hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our Careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.\nFor further questions, please reach out to Jonas Fröberg, General Manager, Proposal Management Africa & Europe, through  regarding this position (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).\nWelcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!\nLast application date: 04/11/2026\nAt 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.\nPlease 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.\nAll new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.\nThis is Wärtsilä\nWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries, employing around 18,000 professionals across 78 countries. Together, we’re driving the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. 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