Senior OMA Contracts Manager

Ocean Winds is expanding its operational footprint and is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the oversight and delivery of long-term Operations & Maintenance (O\u0026M) contracts across its OW portfolio. This role will ensure commercial excellence, contractual compliance, and strategic alignment with the company’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal point of contact for all contractual and commercial matters related to O\u0026M agreements.
• Ensure Ocean Winds meets its obligations under existing O\u0026M contracts, maintaining high standards of service delivery and compliance.
• Proactively manage risk, drive operational efficiency, and cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead the preparation and management of budgets, service proposals, and contract variations, with regular reporting on commercial performance and KPIs.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives aimed at maximising contract value and delivering year-on-year performance gains.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the O\u0026M and Asset Management function, including process optimisation, excellence programmes, and the implementation of asset management systems.

Academic Background

Degree qualified in a contract, commercial, or business management discipline; equivalent professional experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Languages

Ocean Winds is a global organisation with a diverse, international team. English is the primary working language, and candidates must be fluent in both spoken and written English. Additional language skills are highly valued and considered an asset in our company.

Professional Experience

• Proven experience managing complex contracts within a contractor environment, across multiple contract forms.
• Demonstrated success in developing business, procurement, contract, and commercial strategies.
• Commercial acumen with experience in managing large-scale budgets and financial models.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the offshore wind industry and experience with SPV governance structures.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders at all levels.

Other Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software packages.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Ocean Winds, we celebrate all the differences that make individuals unique. We are building a diverse energy workforce, where differences in every form (culture, background, ability, or lived experience) are valued by all, bringing greater perspectives, ideas, and knowledge.

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