Project Manager

ALTEN; Santa Maria da Feira; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

ALTEN Portugal is seeking a motivated Project Management Engineering professional to join the team in Santa Maria da Feira. You will support coordinating engineering change projects across a broad portfolio of industrial equipment, monitoring milestones, deadlines and risks, and acting as the link between engineering, production and other departments.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and a proactive mindset, with on-site work required and opportunities for specialized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project management, engineering, or industrial operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering change projects across equipment portfolios.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables and timelines to meet objectives.
• Identify risks and unblock issues by coordinating with stakeholders.
• Provide regular status updates to internal teams and management.
• Serve as liaison between engineering, production and other departments.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors/Master's in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Eng

Tools

SAP

Job description

ALTEN Portugal, a leading reference in the Engineering and Technology sectors, is looking for a motivated and technically driven professional to join its team in the area of Project Management Engineering. We believe our success is built by the people who make up our team. That is why, if you have an engineering background, strong communication skills, and an interest in managing technical projects within an industrial environment, we are committed to fostering your talent, aligning the professional challenge with your career expectations, and providing an environment where you can grow and thrive.

In this role, you will support the Project Management team in coordinating engineering change projects across a wide portfolio of industrial equipment. You will play a key role in monitoring project milestones, ensuring deadlines are met, removing roadblocks, and acting as the link between different stakeholders. Combining technical knowledge with project coordination skills, you will contribute to the successful execution of projects from planning through implementation, while maintaining close contact with production teams and the factory floor when projects enter the manufacturing phase.

Are you ready to develop your career in a dynamic industrial environment where technical expertise, communication, and problem-solving are critical for project success? Keep reading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management and coordination of engineering projects related to equipment modifications and technical changes across the company's product portfolio.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring project objectives are achieved according to plan.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and roadblocks, proactively coordinating with stakeholders to unblock issues and maintain project progress.
• Track project activities and provide regular status updates to internal teams and management.
• Act as the liaison between engineering, production, and other departments involved in project execution.
• Support project implementation during the production phase, maintaining close interaction with manufacturing teams and monitoring activities on the shop floor.
• Ensure project documentation is properly maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project planning activities following Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing project efficiency and operational performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Between 1 and 3 years of professional experience in project management, engineering, industrial operations, or a similar environment.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, or engineering systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience working with Waterfall methodologies is valued.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Fluent level of English (mandatory).
• Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus.
• Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a dynamic industrial environment.
• Availability to work 100% on-site.

Location:

Santa Maria da Feira

What can we offer you?

• Joining a competitive, multinational company that is constantly growing.
• Integration into a highly qualified team of professionals with a great work environment—innovative and dynamic.
• Specialized training and ongoing professional development.

Who are we?

We are a team. We are part of ALTEN, a European multinational specializing in providing consulting, information technology, and engineering services to the leading companies in the Portuguese market.

If you like numbers, we can tell you that in Portugal we have a revenue of 10.9 million euros, 2 headquarters, and a team of 215 professionals.

Moreover, at ALTEN, we take pride in offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, abilities, or country of origin. Our commitment is to talent and to the people who possess it.