Project Execution Manager

Alfa Laval Corporate AB; Breda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month

Bonus up to 15%

25 vacation days

8 extra leave days

Company car

Laptop & phone

Training opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Project Execution Manager in the Netherlands to drive end-to-end customer projects after order placement. You will lead from kickoff through commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery, scope adherence and high-quality results.

The role demands a technical background, strong stakeholder skills, and fluency in Dutch and English, with hybrid work options and opportunities for professional development within a global setting.

Qualifications

• A technical education, such as a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering or a similar field.
• Experience in a similar role within a commercial technical environment.
• Project management experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• A natural ability to build relationships, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain oversight in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Single point of contact for the customer.
• Design, communicate, and implement a time plan for completing the project.
• Monitor progress and control the cost to avoid deviation.
• Create- and manage a punch list together with the customer.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project.
• Liaise with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project.
• Select and manage the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Project supervise on site and participation in commissioning and start up together with internal or external service engineer.
• Trouble shooting management during warranty period.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Dutch language

English language

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering

Job description

Secure Customer Satisfaction by driving successful project execution

We are looking for a proactive communicator and technically skilled Project Execution Manager. In this role, you will take ownership of customer projects after the order. This will start with a customer kickoff meeting to align expectations, support on integration questions, installation, startup and commissioning. In the meantime, you ensure the equipment is delivered on time and the project is carried out within scope and to the highest quality standards. You support the customer during performance validation – and the warranty period.

About the job

As a Project Execution Manager, you are responsible for the full execution of customer projects and for ensuring contractual commitments are met. Your scope includes technical coordination, planning, cost control, supply chain and resource management, site supervision, and troubleshooting during the warranty period.

• Single point of contact for the customer
• Product type: Centrifugal Separation Equipment
• Design, communicate, and implement a time plan for completing the project.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan and control the cost to avoid deviation.
• Create- and manage a punch list together with the customer
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project.
• Liaise with other operational areas in the organization (for example engineering, technical) to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project.
• Select and manage the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Project supervise on site and participation in commissioning and start up together with internal or external service engineer.
• Trouble shooting management during warranty period.

Your profile

We are looking for a strong (young) talent with technical expertise and excellent communication skills. You have a mature, professional approach to managing complex projects. You also possess:

• A technical education, such as a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering or a similar field.
• Experience in a similar role within a commercial technical environment.
• Project management experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• A natural ability to build relationships, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain oversight in dynamic environments.

We offer you

We offer a challenging position within an open and international environment, where we work together to foster personal and collective growth and create value.

You will receive excellent guidance, committed management, and social colleagues who are always ready to help. Additionally, you will start with an onboarding program (including product training), and have access to a portal full of e-learnings and information, so you can make a flying start at Alfa Laval.

• An attractive salary in line with your experience
• On top of this, you will receive a 13th month and a variable bonus scheme (up to 15%).
• 25 vacation days + 8 additional leave days (full-time)
• A lease car (for private use with a tax addition).
• A work laptop and mobile phone.
• Plenty of opportunities to follow courses and training.
• Participate in various festivities and activities, such as a healthy week with sporting challenges or a big company party with music. We always ensure a safe and well-organized experience.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work hybrid. We attach great importance to a good work-life balance.

We attach great importance to diversity, inclusion, and equality in our recruitment processes. We also believe that behavioral traits can provide valuable insights into a candidate’s suitability for a position. To assist us with this, we use Pymetrics assessments, and after you apply, you will be invited to play the assessment games.