Project Manager – Port Infrastructure (CAPEX)

Noatum Ports; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Noatum Ports, part of AD Ports Group, is seeking a Project Manager (CAPEX) to lead end-to-end capital projects in Valencia, Spain. You will coordinate engineering firms, consultants, and contractors, managing schedule, risks, and stakeholder alignment to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Ideal candidates bring a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in capital project management and stakeholder management, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• CSCP or CLTD certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Capital Project Management and 5 years of experience in Stakeholder Management.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken); Spanish is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of ports, maritime, logistics, supply chain management, and transportation best practices.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and logistics management software.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end capital project implementations from site preparation to go-live.
• Coordinate engineering firms, consultants, and contractors with clear deliverables.
• Maintain rigorous schedule control and implement recovery plans.
• Mobilize internal teams across Engineering, Operations, HSSE, IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement.
• Provide structured analysis and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Ensure smooth transitions between project phases into live operations.

Conocimientos

English

Spanish

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Educación

Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

CSCP or CLTD certifications

Herramientas

MS Office

Logistics management software

Descripción del empleo

Noatum Ports, part of AD Ports Group, is a leading global port operator, facilitating trade and enhancing connectivity across three continents with a network of 23 strategically located terminals. Our operations span container, multipurpose, general and bulk and Ro-Ro terminals, serving both international trade and local economies.

Noatum Ports aims to expand its presence across five continents, offering a state-of-the-art terminal network that delivers efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions. We are committed to strategic growth, operational excellence, and forging strong partnerships, ensuring that our host nations become global trade and logistics hubs. This position will be in Valencia.

From Noatum Ports we encourage you to join our project!

Job Purpose

The Project Manager (CAPEX) at AD Ports Group, within the Noatum Ports division, is responsible for leading the end-to-end implementation and execution of capital projects in Spain. This professional ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the approved business case, driving operational readiness and seamless transition into live operations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the full implementation cycle from site preparation to operational go-live.
• Ensure all technical, operational, regulatory, and commercial workstreams are properly sequenced and executed.
• Maintain rigorous schedule control, anticipating deviations and activating recovery plans.
• Ensure smooth transitions between project phases and into operations.

Coordination of Consultants & Contractors

• Select, coordinate, and supervise engineering firms, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure clear deliverables, quality control, and contractual compliance.
• Optimize external resources to maximize value and avoid cost overruns.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Operational Readiness

• Mobilize and coordinate internal teams across Engineering, Operations, HSSE, IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement.
• Ensure the organization is fully prepared for each project milestone.
• Provide structured analysis and decision-support materials to senior leadership.

Scope, Risk & Change Control

• Implement a disciplined change management process.
• Identify risks early and deploy realistic mitigation strategies.
• Ensure impacts on cost, schedule, and operations are fully assessed before approving changes.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure transparent communication with leadership and corporate functions.
• Prepare high-quality documentation for governance and decision-making forums

People Leadership

• Lead internal project team members and support recruitment of additional resources.
• Foster a collaborative environment and resolve conflicts when needed.

At Noatum Ports we guarantee equality and non-discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation in our selection processes, to obtain a better use of the capabilities of people in all their diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP or CLTD are highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Capital Project Management. and 5 years of experience in Stakeholder Management.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken). and Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of ports, maritime, logistics, supply chain management, and transportation best practices.
• Strong understanding of local laws, regulations, and industry standards related to logistics and transportation.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen with a strategic mindset and the ability to drive results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and logistics management software.