Senior Project Manager

g2 Recruitment; País Vasco; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Basque Country to lead the development of a new chemical manufacturing facility for lithium-ion battery electrolytes. The successful candidate will oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Minimum 10 years of project management experience required, preferably in chemical or battery manufacturing.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large-scale industrial projects.
• Experience in chemical or battery-related manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the end-to-end execution of the project.
• Manage internal engineering teams and coordinate with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Senior Project Manager – Chemical & Coating Plant for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte

Location: Basque Country

Department: Engineering / Project Management

Reports to: Process Engineering Director

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development of a new chemical manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries.

The project includes both chemical process units and a thin coating line for metallic strips, so experience in metal thin coating process will be a plus. The successful candidate will oversee the full project lifecycle, from design and engineering to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of the project, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage internal engineering teams and coordinate with external partners including architectural firms, EPC contractors, and construction companies.
• Oversee the design and implementation of both chemical processing units and the metal strip coating area.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Support operational readiness, including SOP development, staff training, and handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large-scale industrial projects, preferably in chemical or battery-related manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.