Mid-Level Project Manager – Industrial Engineering

Umicore; Olen; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore in Olen, Belgium seeks a senior Project Engineer/Manager to lead industrial investment and improvement projects. You will translate requirements, coordinate teams and manage budgets to deliver on time while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Master's in Engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of production processes and project management methodologies. On-site position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in industrial engineering, operations or project environments.
• 3-5 years of experience managing technical projects (250K€-5M€).
• Strong technical affinity with industrial production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of project management principles/methodologies (IPMA D-C-B, PMP, Prince 2), including planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder management.
• Able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads, challenges, and coaches the team to deliver results on time and with the required quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Structured, proactive and results-oriented working style.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and professionally proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Manages industrial investment and improvement projects from initiation through commissioning and handover.
• Defines project scope, objectives, deliverables, budget and planning together with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Translates business and operational requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Coordinates engineering activities across different technical disciplines.
• Prepares or supports preparation of technical specifications, tender packages and contractor scopes of work.
• Coordinates suppliers, engineering companies and contractors during project execution.
• Monitors project progress, costs, risks and resource requirements and proactively initiates corrective actions where needed.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and technical standards throughout project execution.
• Organizes and coordinates installation, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Communicates project status, risks and recommendations to stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of project engineering standards, methods and practices.
• Shares knowledge within the Project Engineering team.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Umicore in Olen, Belgium seeks a senior Project Engineer/Manager to lead industrial investment and improvement projects. You will translate requirements, coordinate teams and manage budgets to deliver on time while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Master's in Engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of production processes and project management methodologies. On-site position with competitive compensation and benefits.