Project Manager Systems

Vesuvius Ghlin; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vesuvius Ghlin in Ghlin, Belgium, seeks a Project Manager to drive customer projects from technical definition through commissioning in a collaborative, international setting.

You will own the technical solution, schedules, costs, and cross-functional coordination with global engineering teams, supply chain, and customers to ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction. The role includes a 38-hour work week, on-site presence in Ghlin, and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial/engineering environment.
• Experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, and customer-facing execution of projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project and ERP systems.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Deliver customer projects from solution definition through commissioning, ensuring technical performance and customer satisfaction.
• Define and implement flow control systems and related equipment to meet operational performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensure milestones and contractual commitments are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources, including global engineering teams, supply chain, operations, and customers.
• Oversee FAT/SAT, commissioning activities, and customer handover to complete projects.

Connaissances

Decision making

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Multicultural teams

Continuous improvement

Formation

Master's in mechanical engineering

Outils

MS Project

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Requirements

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering customer projects from technical definition to commissioning.

The role owns the technical solution, project schedule, cost control, and coordination of engineering activities to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Through the effective deployment of installed equipment, the position supports the growth of refractory business.

Key responsibilities

• Own the successful delivery of customer projects from solution definition through commissioning, ensuring technical performance and customer expectations are met
• Define, validate, and implement the most appropriate flow control systems, refractory solutions, and related equipment to achieve the required operational performance
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and contractual commitments are achieved on time
• Control project costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project resources, including global engineering teams, supply chain, operations, and customers
• Manage project scope and evaluate change requests, ensuring their impact on cost, schedule, and technical performance is properly assessed and controlled
• Coordinate factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning activities, and customer handover to ensure successful project completion
• Identify, assess, and communicate project risks and issues, implementing mitigation and corrective actions as required
• Maintain full visibility and control of project execution, providing accurate reporting on progress, risks, costs, and key deliverables
• Promote quality, safety, and operational excellence throughout all project activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices

Key skills & Competencies

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Planning, prioritization, and results orientation
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to influence and persuade without direct authority
• Conflict resolution and trust-building capabilitiesCustomer-oriented mindset
• Cross-functional team coordination
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments
• Continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within an industrial or engineering environment
• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and budgeting principles
• Experience with commissioning, start-up, FAT/SAT, and customer-facing execution of industrial projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and ERP systems
• Professional proficiency in English, additional languages are an asset
• Experience in steelmaking, refractory applications, flow control systems, or heavy industry is considered a strong advantage

Working Conditions

• Based in Ghlin, Belgium
• Occasional international travel to customer sites and suppliers for project milestones, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical reviews (typically 2-3 weeks every 3 months)
• Full-time position (38-hour work week)
• Position requiring regular on-site presence in Ghlin to support project coordination and team collaboration

Benefits

Join a dynamic and collaborative team delivering innovative flow control and refractory solutions to leading steel producers worldwide.

This role offers the opportunity to manage technically challenging international projects from concept to commissioning, working closely with customers and global engineering teams.

Based in Ghlin, you will be part of a young, supportive, and team-oriented environment where technical expertise, continuous improvement, and customer success are highly valued.