Project Manager

Tenova; Castellanza; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Supplementary healthcare

Well-being initiatives

Company canteen on site

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Tenova in Castellanza, Italy, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Project Management organization through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, site activities, commissioning and final acceptance. The role requires a degree in engineering, 10+ years in complex industrial projects, and fluency in English.

You will manage cross-functional teams, handle budgets and contractual matters, and report to the Head of Project Management.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or Management) per job brief.
• 10+ years of experience in complex industrial projects, including 5+ years as PM.
• Experience in international turnkey/EPC/EPCM projects; steel/metallurgical exposure is a plus.
• Strong customer management, negotiation, and change/claims experience.
• Knowledge of project economics, budgeting, cash flow, and contract management.
• Proficient in PM tools and reporting; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction and Commissioning.
• Ensure safety, schedule, performance, quality, cost and cash flow targets.
• Prepare and manage the Project Executive Budget, P&L and financial performance.
• Establish and monitor project schedule, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage customer relationship, meetings, expectations, negotiations and issue resolution.
• Handle contractual and commercial matters including Change Orders and variations.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors; plan site mobilization and commissioning.
• Report status and risks to Company Management; ensure milestones up to final acceptance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job description:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Project Management organization.

Reporting to the Head of Project Management, the Project Manager will be responsible for the successful execution of assigned projects from contract handover through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, site activities, commissioning and final acceptance.

He/she will lead the cross-functional project team, coordinate the relevant Company functions and act as the main point of contact for the Customer, ensuring achievement of contractual, technical, financial and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the project in accordance with Company procedures and contractual requirements;
• Leading the project team and coordinating Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction and Commissioning activities;
• Ensuring achievement of project targets in terms of safety, schedule, performance, quality, cost and cash flow;
• Preparing and managing the Project Executive Budget, P&L and financial performance;
• Establishing and monitoring the project schedule, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions;
• Managing the overall Customer relationship, including project meetings, expectations, negotiations and resolution of critical issues;
• Managing contractual and commercial matters, including Change Orders, claims and contractual variations;
• Managing project risks and opportunities;
• Coordinating suppliers and subcontractors involved in project execution;
• Planning and coordinating site mobilization, erection, commissioning and start-up activities with Operations and Site Management;
• Reporting project status, criticalities and recovery actions to Company Management;
• Ensuring fulfillment of contractual obligations and project milestones up to final acceptance.

Required Profile:

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or Management Engineering;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in complex industrial projects, including at least 5 years as Project Manager with responsibility for project execution, Customer management, contractual matters and financial performance;
• Proven experience in managing complex industrial projects with significant contractual value and multi-disciplinary scope.
• Strong experience in Customer management, negotiation and resolution of contractual and commercial issues;
• Experience in international turnkey, EPC or EPCM projects; experience in the steel, metallurgical or heavy industrial sector is considered a strong advantage;
• Solid knowledge of project economics, budgeting, cost control, cash flow and contract management;
• Experience in risk, change and claims management;
• Good knowledge of project planning, reporting and project management tools;
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills;
• Strong Customer orientation, combined with the ability to protect Company interests and contractual position;
• Fluent written and spoken English;
• Availability for international travel and site assignments.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to Upstream&TAT with a direct impact on business performance
• A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged
• Continuous learning opportunities through training, exposure to new technologies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hybrid working model according to company policy and role requirements
• Performance Management through an annual appraisal and development process
• Company Canteen available on site
• Supplementary healthcare coverage
• Well-being initiatives to support employees

For the position, the starting gross annual salary will be from €50.000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate's seniority, experience, and skills, as well as the outcome of the selection process.

Workplace: Castellanza (VA)