Project Team Lead
The Project Team Lead will be responsible to ensure smooth execution of projects by coordinating with internal teams and delivering customer orders on time with quality and efficiency, while closely working with Planning, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Global PM teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead projects from initiation to closure
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
Review drawings, specifications, and project documents
Ensure timely release of drawings and production orders
Coordinate with Sales, Production, Quality, Purchase, Stores, Logistics, Engineering, and Planning teams
Plan and monitor project schedules, materials, and capacity
Track raw material requirements and inventory availability
Identify critical tasks and monitor project progress
Conduct project kick-off and closure meetings
Manage risks and resolve project-related issues
Monitor budgets, costs, and financial performance of projects
Prepare manufacturing schedules and track daily progress
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders on project status
Track import consignments related to projects
Conduct periodic project review meetings (Daily/Weekly/Monthly)
Prepare monthly reports and dashboards (KPIs, OTD, margins, etc.)
Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company policies
Experience & Qualifications
8–15 years in project management within manufacturing industry
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering
Strong understanding of engineering drawings
Knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding processes
Familiarity with ERP systems (LN Cloud preferred)
Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD
Experience with Power BI / Excel dashboards (preferred)
Understanding of ISO standards (9001/14001/45001)
Good communication skills (English, Hindi, Marathi preferred)
Problem-solving and decision-making, team collaboration
Commitment to safety and company values
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-Time Delivery (OTD) > 90%
Project budget accuracy
Project cost monitoring and control
We Offer:
We provide a genuine career opportunity with an excellent learning environment and continuous support from our team. Through your work, you will contribute to the success of our organization, bring future-focused solutions to our customers, and discover opportunities for personal growth. Your responsibilities will be diverse and challenging, ensuring that no two days are the same.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Valmet has two focused segments: Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
