Senior Manager, Global Plant Engineering

valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet seeks a Senior Manager, Plant Engineering to lead global resources across the full lifecycle of customer deliveries—from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services.

You will report to the Vice President, Global Engineering and collaborate with multiple functions and locations worldwide, including Chennai, Tampere, Karlstad, and others.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of engineering leadership experience in project-driven environments.
• Track record of resource management and international collaboration.
• Excellent proficiency in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global plant engineering resources across the full lifecycle of customer deliveries.
• Oversee discipline managers for piping, CSA, and layout; ensure quality and timely outputs.
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team and strengthen lifecycle thinking.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Global coordination

Project lifecycle management

People management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Engineering

Job description

Lead Global Plant Engineering across the entire lifecycle of our customer deliveries, from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and global thinking person to manage and develop our plant engineering activities. Pulp, Energy and Circularity business line supplies complete pulp mills and process equipment for chemical and mechanical pulp production, as well as biomass- and waste-fueled power plants, boiler islands and related environmental systems. The business area's customers are mainly pulp producers and power and heat producers.

As a Senior Manager, Plant Engineering you will lead and manage global plant engineering resources and development across the full lifecycle of our customer deliveries, from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services.

You will report to Vice President , Global Engineering and will be part of the PEC Global Engineering Management Team. You will work closely together with other engineering and project execution functions as well as the TUs and B U s.

Position can be located in any of the Valmet PEC location - Chennai, Tampere, Karlstad, Sundsvall, Gothenburg, Shanghai, Copenhagen

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global plant engineering resources, execution, and development across the full lifecycle of customer deliveries
• Lead and manage discipline managers for piping, CSA, and layout, ensuring quality, timely , and competitive outputs for sales, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle support
• You will oversee engineering department activities and subcontractor performance to ensure successful project execution and business outcomes
• You will build and lead a high-performing engineering team through recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and team development
• Continuously develop plant engineering in a systematic way, supporting strategic goals and strengthening lifecycle thinking in engineering practices
• Build a result-driven PEC team spirit and develop competence and flexibility in the global resource pool

Expectations

• You have a relevant B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering.
• You have 15-20 years of relevant engineering leadership experience in project-driven environments track record of resource management and cooperation on a global scale
• You have excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written. Other languages are considered an advantage
• You have strong people leadership experience, including team structure design, performance management, and talent development
• You are comfortable working in a global environment across multiple locations.
• You have willingness to travel, even at short notice

To succeed in this role

• Success in this role requires strong engineering leadership, the ability to deliver complex projects through large and distributed teams, and sound judgment when balancing technical, business, and resource considerations
• You will need to collaborate effectively across functions, drive operational excellence, and create an environment where teams can perform at their best. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and leading change in a dynamic engineering environment is essential
• You have strong interpersonal skills and can build trust across a broad global network.
• You are result-oriented, forward-looking, and motivated by creating a true global team
• You have a strong interest in AI and digital ways of working, with the ambition to use new technologies to improve engineering efficiency, delivered quality, and customer value

We also expect you to align with 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

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with the opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering projects on a regional and global scale. You will work in a collaborative and international environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We provide modern tools, development opportunities, and a workplace culture that supports both performance and wellbeing.

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