Job Description

Project Manager

Join us as Project Manager to handle and deliver projects with medium to high complexity & size as per the agreed gross margin, DOT and quality for one or more application area. The complexity of a project is dependent on the newness and complexity of the involved process/es and the level of customer / consultant requirements. Keep and improve good relations with the customers.`

About the Company:

In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allow our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do.

Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this job is to handle and deliver projects with medium to high complexity & size as per the agreed gross margin, DOT and quality for one or more application area. The complexity of a project is dependent on the newness and complexity of the involved process/es and the level of customer / consultant requirements. Keep and improve good relations with the customers.

This role reports to Manager – Customer Project Management and would be responsible for:

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Execute & Monitor the project activities

• Manage project development from beginning to end i.e through Engineering -> Procurement-> Construction -> Commissioning -> Handover. Follow the 6 Basics & live up to the vision of ‘World Class Project Management’.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables based on agreed contract.
• Estimate the resources needed to achieve project goals.
• Develop project plan considering project dependencies and critical path and schedule project timelines/ milestones using appropriate tools viz. MS Project & monitor.
• Develop communication documents.
• Deliver progress reports, purchase proposals, requirements & documentation.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
• Coordinate for implementing best practices/ tools for effective project execution and management.
• Estimate & submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes as & when required.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for smooth execution of project.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Escalate issues in timely manner, if they are not getting resolved within acceptable timeline.
• Organise weekly Project Follow-up Meetings (reference EDGE) and ensure that updated status is available online.
• Review and approve Financial Status Report every month with accurate financial data and detailed PM evaluation.
• Provide timely information to Controller about financials e.g. cost provisions, LD, etc.
• Motivate and supervise project team members, internal as well as external and influence them to achieve project timelines.
• Attend meetings with customer, consultants and external suppliers.
• Coordinate for effective project closure & hand over to the customer & to Services team internally.
• Support in continuation of ISO Certification by way of adherence to related processes/work instructions.

Leadership Skills (as & when required)

• As a Manager, stimulate people, motivate and inspire them through engagement.
• Discussion with EM to ensure deployment of team members in an optimum manner in alignment with their competencies and project requirements.
• Mentoring & coaching new PMs, if applicable.
• Ability to implement standards & work processes.
• Instil confidence in customer about quality of execution and deliverables and ensure actions to maintain that till project closure.

What you can be?

Experience & Education:

• Graduate Engineer in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Production Stream having 15 + relevant experience in Project Management within EPC industry.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of project management related to Process industries. Understanding of engineering codes & standards. Hands on experience of ERP.

Skills:

• MS Office, MS Project or any other project management tool.
• Good command on formal written and verbal communication
• Certification in project management is desirable.

Behavioural / Leadership Skills:

• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Creating & Innovating
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
• Leading & Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer
• Expectations

Why should you apply

• We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
• Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success; you will be learning new things every day.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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