Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our GBPS Proposals and Project Management team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Engineered-to-Order (ETO) projects in alignment with Metso’s processes, tools, and policies, which involves overseeing upgrades and modernization initiatives while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets. Your role plays a crucial part in driving operational excellence and executing Principal Company Model (PCM) projects, which will contribute to long-term business profitability across global markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects in full alignment with Metso processes, tools, and governance standards, applying robust project management methodologies and best practices.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects, including Engineered-to-Order (ETO), warranty, small-scale internal R&D initiatives, and critical shutdown or breakdown response projects.
• Take full ownership of project execution by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring adequate resourcing and successful delivery against customer expectations, contractual commitments, and safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Ensure strict adherence to scope and change management processes, maintaining control over project baselines and proactively managing deviations.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement and communication, building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project life cycle.
• Lead project monitoring and governance activities including Risk and issue identification and resolution.
• Interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support accurate planning and delivery.
• Provide accurate and timely financial forecasting and reporting, including ownership of TECo and Soft TECo management, ensuring financial performance is proactively controlled.
• Facilitate lessons learned processes, capturing insights, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and sharing feedback across relevant functions to enhance future project delivery.
• Support post-project activities, including Market Area (MA) handovers, Warranty management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mining, Industrial, or related discipline) or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience managing equipment delivery projects, preferably in mining or mineral processing.
• Strong understanding of mining and mineral processing technologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize competing demands.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (PS & MM modules) or equivalent ERP systems.
• Proficiency in MS Project and openness to learning new tools.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong influencing skills, independent decision-making ability, and a results-driven mindset.
• Collaborative team player with experience working across global and culturally diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Nice to have: MBA or PMP/CAPM certification.

What's In It For You

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential.
• A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance.