Sr Project Manager

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the role

In this role, the Sr Project Manager will plan and run projects/programs with major impact on technology, organization/people, footprint structures, and processes to optimize the overall performance of the site. Support the business unit and product groups to improve efficiencies to ensure customer value by improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost in a fast-paced and high energy environment. This position will manage projects, with medium to high complexity and potentially a significant business impact, in accordance with Alfa Laval’s project methodology to reach desired outcome. This position is onsite in Broken Arrow, OK.

Responsibilities

As a part of the team, you will:

• Plan, manage and execute major projects/programs containing varying capital investments to support the Broken Arrow site and Business Unit.
• Develop and implement major transformations with new ways of working that includes people, processes and investments.
• Develop new and existing products as well as transform the Supply Chain.
• Implement the Air footprint strategy.
• Initiate projects through business cases definition and promotion: gains vs costs and time to profit.
• Manage all project components: scope, budget & planning; teams’ animation; change management; risks; communication & lobbying; reporting & steering committees.
• Follow up on the complete project specification, objectives, deliverables, time plan and cost, including own projects and sub-projects.
• Establish clear priorities; schedule activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitor performance against objectives.
• Lead, develop, and motivate high-performing project teams.
• Manage key stakeholders and provide status updates to steering committees and business leaders.
• Support, coach, and train local colleagues; be the contact point with Operations Development management team.
• Be involved in air factories operational plan management.
• Prioritize safety, including strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions.
• Conduct yourself with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Ensure full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science required; Master of Science preferred or equivalent qualification in manufacturing or supply chain.
• 10+ years of successful experience in project management.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong cooperation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles and tools; Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Experience in production industrialization is a plus (layout optimization, takt-time analysis, and process validation).
• Excellent technical, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated leadership, motivation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate activities across departments and make data-driven decisions.
• Self-directed and decisive, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Travel approximately up to 30%, domestic and international.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with frequent attendance on the shop floor.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs).

Benefits

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
• A robust wellness program.
• Generous 401(k) matching.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

Pay

The base salary for this role is typically $136,000.00 to $161,000.00 USD a year.