Project Manager

GEA Group; Wommelgem; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

GEA Group in Belgium is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own the execution of complex projects from contract to completion within Pharma & Healthcare. You will coordinate internal teams and customers, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to quality standards.

You will engage with stakeholders across departments, manage customer expectations, and drive alignment through regular meetings and status updates. A Master’s degree and international experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a project management environment is a plus.
• Used to working in an international environment and dealing with different regions and countries.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project governance in line with the project quality plan.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor and control cash flow throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Prepare and issue project change notes when required.
• Provide monthly project status reports to site management.
• Lead and guide a cross-functional project team.
• Translate and communicate customer requirements into clear actions.
• Organize and lead alignment and follow-up meetings with department leads.
• Ensure all team members are aligned on priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

Master’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex projects while keeping stakeholders aligned and customers satisfied? For our Business Unit Pharma & Healthcare within our site Wommelgem GEA is looking for a proactive and structured Project Manager to take ownership of project execution from contract to completion.

As Project Manager, you are responsible for the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. You act as the central point of coordination for both internal teams and the customer.

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Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure project governance in line with the project quality plan
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and overall financial performance
• Monitor and control cash flow throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks proactively
• Prepare and issue project change notes when required
• Provide monthly project status reports to site management
• Lead and guide a cross-functional project team
• Translate and communicate customer requirements into clear actions
• Organize and lead alignment and follow-up meetings with department leads
• Ensure all team members are aligned on priorities, deliverables, and deadlines

Customer Management

• Act as the single point of contact for the customer from kick-off through FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) to SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
• Organize and lead regular meetings with the customer
• Manage customer expectations and translate them into internal actions
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the project

Stakeholder Engagement

• Organize and lead monthly steering committee meetings with management (customer and internal stakeholders)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Master’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent with relevant experience
• Experience in a project management environment is a plus
• Used to working in an international environment and dealing with different regions and countries
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English language, both verbally and in writing.

Our Offer:

• A competitive salary package including company car, meal vouchers, group insurance, health insurance, etc.
• An international work environment and opportunity to work with top pharma customers.
• Flexibility in working hours. Working from home is possible.
• GEA will invest in your personal development and support internal as well as external training programs for your further development. Possibility to grow and develop into other roles at GEA.
• Ability to work in an environment where innovation and change is part of the everyday culture.

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