IT Project Lead: Drive Strategy, Delivery & Stakeholders

Sulzer; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant tickets

International team

Great Madrid office facilities

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Sulzer in Madrid is seeking an experienced IT Project/Portfolio Manager to lead multiple projects, govern methodologies, and partner with business leaders to maximize IT value. You will oversee demand, budgeting, and cross-functional delivery while mentoring junior team members in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Join an international team at a premier engineering company, enjoy an engaging office in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, and contribute to Sulzer Core Ambition through strategic

Qualifications

• 9+ years of professional IT and business/industry experience.
• At least 5 years in team management and leadership roles.
• Strong experience with project methods and methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of operating models (Ops Models).
• Proven experience in financial management within IT or project-driven environments.
• Fluent in English; excellent communication skills.
• Deep understanding of Sulzer’s divisional complexity and entrepreneurial culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Apply consistent governance, tools, and reporting standards.
• Engage business leaders and IT stakeholders to meet business needs and manage IT demand.
• Support vendor selections, budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across project processes and tools.
• Mentor junior project managers and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Execution bias

Multi-project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Job description

Sulzer in Madrid is seeking an experienced IT Project/Portfolio Manager to lead multiple projects, govern methodologies, and partner with business leaders to maximize IT value. You will oversee demand, budgeting, and cross-functional delivery while mentoring junior team members in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Join an international team at a premier engineering company, enjoy an engaging office in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, and contribute to Sulzer Core Ambition through strategic