Industrial Machinery Project Manager

E495 Sulzer Electro-Mechanical Services (US) Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

12 company-paid holidays

401(k) plan with match

Comprehensive health plan

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Pasadena, CA to lead experienced professionals and oversee execution of short-term strategies. You will plan, organize, and control resources for technical projects, ensuring quality and guiding cross-functional stakeholders.

This role targets people managers with 4+ years of leadership experience. You will develop schedules, analyze risks, and manage budgets while maintaining quality and aligning with user requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent work experience).
• 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and project estimates.
• Conduct risk analysis and monitor progress against milestones and budgets.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review deliverables.
• Liaise with users to analyze and document requirements.
• Manage vendor tasks and review deliverables where applicable.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Risk analysis

Education

University degree

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for managing experienced professionals and overseeing the implementation of short‑term strategies and policies. The role involves planning, organizing, and controlling resources for technical projects, ensuring quality standards, and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders. This role is intended for people managers of 4+ experienced to senior expert‑level employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and project estimates.
• Conduct risk analysis and monitor progress against milestones and budgets.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review deliverables.
• Liaise with users to analyze and document requirements.
• Manage vendor tasks and review deliverables where applicable.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage complex technical projects.
• Experience in cross‑functional team coordination.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company‑paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Motivating wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid paternal leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

Sulzer is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference! If you are interested in other opportunities at Sulzer, feel free to introduce yourself to our team.