Pump Equipment Orders, Projects

About the role

We are looking to fill a Pump Equipment Orders, Project opening that would join our Quote and Order Delivery team. You will be responsible for leading, supporting and developing the Project Management function of the Order Management team for the NCA Pumps business line. The role is expected to successfully complete local project orders, act as the point of contact for global projects, and serve as the main liaison with our MA and Operations teams while continuing to develop our project‑managing process and supporting the D2D EQ Order Management team. The position is based in Columbia, SC and follows a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Champion Metso safety standards and promote a safe, accountable work environment for self, team, and organization.
• Plan and coordinate project resources, leading, coaching, and encouraging effective cross‑functional teamwork.
• Review, acknowledge, and support contract and order execution in alignment with agreed commercial and technical terms.
• Partner with Global Project Managers to interpret contract conditions, support negotiations, and communicate key project requirements.
• Lead project execution activities, including kickoff planning, engineering deliverable oversight, and conformance to specifications.
• Manage customer documentation workflows using tools such as SharePoint, Aconex, and Meridian.
• Monitor project performance, quality, and risks; drive root‑cause analysis and implement process improvements as needed.
• Support reporting, stakeholder coordination, order entry (D2D/equipment), and project close‑out activities to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field and/or applicable experience.
• Experience and user knowledge of SAP (strongly preferred).
• Experience in leading and developing processes and procedural models.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification (an advantage).
• Previous experience in heavy‑equipment manufacturing related to machining and casting (a plus).
• Excellent leadership and management skills, including prioritization and decision‑making.
• Proven history of strategic thinking and change management.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Business development and performance improvement experience.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems (PowerBI, EveryAngle, Office 365, etc.).

Benefits

• Inspiring purpose – enabling sustainable modern life.
• Wellbeing and safety – 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 – flexible work environment while encouraging in‑person collaboration.
• Thriving culture – inclusive, courageous, compelling, and caring environment that supports personal growth.
• Extensive learning opportunities – growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support – network of peers across the world offering assistance and open communication.