Project Manager - Separation Technologies

Alfa Laval; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Alfa Laval in São Paulo, Brazil is seeking a Project Manager to lead customer projects for the Separation Technologies portfolio (Disc Stack Centrifuges, Decanters, Membrane Systems) serving Food and Pharma industries. You will ensure contract fulfillment, accurate delivery, and superior customer experience across projects sold by the Capital Sales team.

This role requires 5–7 years in project management, engineering background, and ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and supervise

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related fields).
• 5–7 years of project management experience bridging technical field execution and financial/contractual management.
• Desirable: experience in Food & Beverage industry and separation equipment (centrifuges, decanters, membranes).
• Hands-on experience with site supervision, contractor management, and commissioning/start-up routines.

Responsabilidades

• Act as primary focal point for the customer during execution; ensure correct delivery of all projects; drive a superior customer experience.
• Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan to meet technical and commercial contract requirements.
• Monitor progress; manage budget and financials; optimize margins for profitability.
• Resolve operational problems, mitigate risks, and minimize delays through the project lifecycle.
• Identify and assemble resources; liaison with engineering, supply chain, and service ops for contributions.
• Select and manage external contractors; ensure seamless integration and quality of service.
• Supervise field operations on-site; participate in commissioning/start-up with service engineers.
• Provide post-delivery support and warranty troubleshooting to maintain satisfaction.

Conhecimentos

Portuguese

English

Formação académica

Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Company

Pioneering positive impact!

Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, pharma, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.

About The Job

This is a high-impact opportunity to join an inclusive and diverse organization. Based at the Alfa Laval office in São Paulo, Brazil, this role focuses on managing and executing customer projects for our Separation Technologies portfolio (Disc Stack Centrifuges, Decanters, and Membrane Systems) serving customers in the Food (Protein, Oils & Fats, Beverages, Biofuels) & Pharma Industries.

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring contract fulfillment, correct project delivery, and a superior customer experience for all projects sold by the Capital Sales team of Separation. If you are looking for a position that challenges you to grow, strengthen your technical and project management expertise, and make a real impact on customer satisfaction and operational success, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Customer Experience: Act as the primary focal point and trusted partner for the customer during the execution phase. Ensure the correct delivery of all projects sold by the Capital Sales team, manage contract expectations, and drive a superior customer experience.
• Planning & Execution: Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project, ensuring all technical and commercial contract requirements are strictly met.
• Performance & Cost Control: Monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Rigorously manage the project budget and financials, controlling costs and optimizing margins to ensure overall project profitability.
• Problem Solving: Take proactive action to resolve operational problems, mitigate risks, and minimize delays throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resource Management & Internal Collaboration: Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project. Liaise with other operational areas (engineering, technical, supply chain, service operations) to secure specialized resources and contributions.
• Contractor Management: Select and manage the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are seamlessly integrated into the project and deliver satisfactory standards of service.
• Field Operations: Supervise projects on-site and actively participate in commissioning and start-up phases together with internal or external service engineers.
• Post-Delivery Support: Manage troubleshooting and provide technical support during the warranty period to maintain high customer satisfaction.

Who You Are

You are a self-motivated professional with a curious mind, high energy, and a unique blend of technical execution expertise and commercial acumen. You possess a natural ability to build fruitful relationships and influence stakeholders in international, cross-cultural environments, acting as a trusted partner to our customers.

Embodying Alfa Laval’s core drivers - Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction, you are agile in handling complex project financials and field operations alike. Result-oriented and resilient in the face of obstacles, you prioritize effectively and always seek to deliver the highest satisfaction and value to the end customer.

Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus: You have an "outside-in" perspective, deeply understanding the customer’s operational and business needs to exceed expectations and deliver a superior experience.
• Networking & Influencing: You are a natural collaborator who easily builds trust. You can mobilize internal resources and effectively manage external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Drive for Results: You are highly accountable and self-motivated. You maintain focus under pressure, control project costs and timelines rigorously, and dare to take the initiative to surpass goals.

Profile & Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related fields).
• Background:
  • Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of solid experience in project management, with a proven track record bridging technical field execution and financial/contractual management, preferably dealing with capital equipment, industrial plants, or turnkey solutions.
  • Project & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, contract clauses, and direct customer negotiations during the execution phase.
  • Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in the Food & Beverage industry is highly desirable. Familiarity with Separation Equipment (Centrifuges, Decanters, Membrane Systems) is a strong advantage.
  • Field Expertise: Previous hands-on experience with site supervision, contractor management, and commissioning/start-up routines.
• Languages (Mandatory):
  • Native or Fluent Portuguese.
  • Advanced or Fluent English (mandatory for global interactions).

Complementary Information

• Travel: Availability to travel up to 50% of the time across Brazil for site supervision, commissioning, and customer meetings.
• Location: This is an on-site position based at the Alfa Laval office in São Paulo, Brazil.
• Report Line: This position will report to the Capital Sales Manager of the Separation Business Unit.