Assistant Manager - Project Execution

Valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Chennai is seeking a Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager - Project Execution to lead valve and spare parts orders from receipt to delivery. You will review contracts, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and drive projects with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years in industrial project management, strong valve sizing knowledge, MS Excel and ERP experience, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of project management experience in industrial products/valves.
• Knowledge of control valve and actuator sizing; familiarity with ASME codes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review orders against quotations and contractual requirements.
• Manage order execution and maintain project data in CRM/ERP systems.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and inspectors to secure document approvals and timely progress.
• Monitor project schedules and provide regular updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support shipping, inspections, and on-time payment collection while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Valve sizing knowledge

Project management

MS Excel

ERP systems

English communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Lead Complex Valve Projects as Assistant Manager - Project Execution

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join us as a Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager - Project Execution and play a key role in delivering valve and spare part orders that keep customer operations moving forward. You will review and execute customer contracts, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and drive projects from order receipt to final delivery. In this role, your expertise will help ensure quality, timely execution, and customer satisfaction while working closely with cross-functional teams. If you enjoy combining engineering knowledge with project management and customer interaction, this could be your next challenge.

Your responsibilities

You will review customer orders against quotations and contractual requirements, ensuring all project, product, and legal requirements are accurately captured. You will manage order execution activities, maintain project data in CRM and ERP systems, and ensure customer commitments are met throughout the project lifecycle. You will coordinate with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and third-party inspectors to secure document approvals, inspections, and timely order progress. You will monitor project schedules, provide regular progress updates to customers and internal stakeholders, and support shipping and inspection clearances. You will collaborate with finance, sales, and customers to facilitate documentation and support on-time payment collection while maintaining high quality standards.

Expectations for you

You hold a B.E. / B.Tech degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering. You have 8+ years of experience in project management within industrial products, particularly valves. You possess knowledge of control valve and actuator sizing and selection, with familiarity in valve applications and ASME codes being advantageous. You are proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel, and have experience working with ERP systems. You have strong written and verbal English communication skills along with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities. To succeed in this role Success in this position requires strong project execution expertise, a solid understanding of valve products and customer contract requirements, and the ability to coordinate effectively across customers, suppliers, inspectors, sales, and finance teams. You should be highly organized, quality-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities while ensuring customer commitments are delivered on time.

Valmet's Leadership Principles

practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer You will become part of the Project Execution function responsible for reviewing, processing, and executing customer orders for valves and spare parts. The team works closely with customers, suppliers, sales, finance, and inspection agencies to ensure projects are delivered with high quality and on schedule. You will have the opportunity to contribute to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives while working on technically challenging projects. The role offers broad exposure to project management, engineering practices, customer interactions, and supply chain coordination. Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our collaborative and international work environment encourages innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. We value our employees and provide modern tools, development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation or political views.

To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.