Project Manager

GEA Germany GmbH; Skanderborg; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking an experienced project manager to lead complex projects from quotation to commissioning at our Skanderborg office. The role focuses on delivering on time, within budget and meeting client needs, with travel to sites during execution.

You will join a dedicated engineering team within our project management organisation, collaborating across functions and gaining a strong internal network. English fluency and a relevant engineering degree are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a global company in the same industry.
• A relevant degree in engineering or a related field.
• Excellent collaboration skills and an appreciation for working in teams.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Clarify, specify and execute projects from quotation through commissioning, handover, follow-up and completion.
• Gain stakeholder buy-in and motivate the project team to common objectives.
• Manage budgets, monitor costs and address risks throughout each project.
• Deliver projects safely, within budget and in line with scope, quality requirements and schedule.
• Maintain close communication with customers and ensure satisfaction during project execution.

Skills

Industry experience

Project management

Engineering degree

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced project manager with technical expertise to lead complex projects, typically lasting 12 to 18 months. Joining GEA, you will gain a strong network of colleagues from different functions, including our team of project managers. We value knowledge sharing and collaborate closely with our customers to ensure tailored solutions that meet their production needs. Based at our Skanderborg office, you will join a dedicated engineering team and be part of our project management organisation. Alongside committed colleagues, you will work in a business driven by customers’ demand for new and better products. We value mutual respect and appreciate our differences.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Collaborating across departments and disciplines, you will bring technology, budgets and people together to deliver projects that work in practice. This means that you will have a direct influence on project progress as well as financial performance. Travel will be required to visit sites during project execution and attend customer meetings.

• Clarify, specify and execute your projects from the initial quotation stage through to commissioning, handover, follow-up and completion
• Gain stakeholder buy-in and motivate your project team so that everyone works towards the same objectives
• Manage budgets, monitor costs and address risks throughout each project
• Deliver projects safely, within budget and in line with the agreed scope, quality requirements and schedule
• Maintain close communication with customers and ensure their satisfaction remains high throughout project execution

Your Profile / Qualifications

You are highly organized and excel at maintaining an overview of the entire project lifecycle, identifying potential challenges early and proactively finding effective solutions. Your strong communication skills allow you to mediate between stakeholders, manage change effectively and resolve unforeseen issues as they arise. Moreover, we imagine that you bring:

• Experience in a similar role within a global company in the same industry - alternatively, industry experience combined with knowledge of project management
• A relevant degree in engineering or a related field
• Excellent collaboration skills and an appreciation for working in teams
• Fluency in spoken and written English

If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Director Project Execution, Jørgen Pedersen, phone no. [phone].

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.