Senior Project Manager

About the role

Location: Project Sites (US) + local office support. This is a full-time, site-based role requiring at least 50% on-site presence. You will report to the PMO Manager.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end ownership of project execution.
• Management of contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
• Development and maintenance of project execution strategies and integrated schedules.
• Financial management of the project including budget monitoring, cash flow, forecasting, and margin protection.
• Coordination of all internal functions and external stakeholders.
• Customer relationship management and executive-level communication.
• Risk and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Management of variations, claims, and change orders.
• Governance of project reporting and performance measurement.
• Leadership of project reviews and steering meetings.
• Final project close-out and lessons learned activities.

Governance Responsibilities

• Act as the integrator of all project disciplines, ensuring alignment to project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Accountable for maintaining an integrated view of project execution and driving timely decisions when conflicts arise between schedule, cost, quality, or technical priorities.

Commercial & Contract Administration

• Manage customer contracts throughout execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Lead change management processes.
• Support preparation and negotiation of claims.
• Protect project profitability and cash collection.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Executive Management on contractual matters.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Provide strong leadership across multifunctional teams and create a collaborative project culture.
• Emphasize stakeholder management, communication, transparency, and proactive problem-solving.
• Regularly interface with customer project executives, EPC Contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and senior internal management.

Project Controls & Performance Management

• Monitor KPIs and project health indicators.
• Drive schedule performance and recovery plans.
• Review cost forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Govern project balance sheet and cash flow.
• Monitor resource utilization.
• Lead risk reviews and mitigation plans.
• Ensure accuracy of project reporting.
• Support PMO governance processes and stage-gate reviews.

Requirements

• Engineering degree with a strong technical foundation.
• Over 10 years of proven Project Management experience delivering large-scale industrial, energy, EPC, process plant, machinery, and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and project execution.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Power BI, document management systems, and project reporting platforms.
• Skilled in leveraging digital tools and data analytics to enhance project visibility, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources while maintaining focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in cost control, contract negotiations, and commercial management.
• Effective leader recognized for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experienced in risk identification, mitigation planning, and proactive issue resolution to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Highly organized with exceptional planning, decision-making, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Customer-focused professional committed to delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Values-driven and inclusive environment: A workplace built on clear values, transparency, respect, and inclusion, fostering collaboration and open dialogue.
• Structured onboarding and mentorship: A dedicated induction program combined with support from experienced professionals to ensure effective and well-supported integration.
• Professional development and growth: Clearly defined career paths supported by annual performance reviews, continuous feedback, and training opportunities in a context that values individual potential and continuous learning.
• Job rotation and knowledge sharing: Opportunity over time to explore different roles or projects, fostering the development of cross-functional skills, a broad business perspective, and dynamic career paths.
• International environment and mobility: An international organization offering opportunities for multicultural collaboration and, for those interested, international mobility paths over time.
• Focus on employee well-being: A company that actively invests in employee well-being through Workplace Health Promotion initiatives aimed at promoting balance, health, and quality of working life.