Senior Project Manager - Capital & Process Improvement

Norsk Hydro; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro Aluminium Metal in Rosemont, IL seeks a Project Manager to lead capital and process improvement initiatives across the aluminum value chain, ensuring safety, on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will coordinate with plant operations, engineering, procurement, and external contractors, manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk, and maintain rigorous documentation and HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of project/ program experience in manufacturing or process industries.
• Proficient with PM software (MS Project/Smartsheet) and strong documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% and coordinate with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define project tasks, resource requirements, and staffing plans.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including scopes of work, technical specifications, RFQs/RFPs, contracts, and change orders.
• Coordinate equipment selection, procurement, and vendor management in collaboration with respective stakeholders.
• Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage onsite execution, including coordination of contractors, equipment deliveries, installation, commissioning, and start‑up.
• Ensure onsite logistics are planned and executed effectively (site readiness, equipment staging, delivery scheduling, installation sequencing).
• Conduct project close‑out activities, including punch‑list resolution, documentation handover, and lessons‑learned reviews.
• Support knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across plants/sites.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance throughout all project phases.
• Ensure all projects comply with best‑practice project management standards and applicable regulatory/technical requirements.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Smartsheet

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Hydro Aluminium Metal in Rosemont, IL seeks a Project Manager to lead capital and process improvement initiatives across the aluminum value chain, ensuring safety, on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will coordinate with plant operations, engineering, procurement, and external contractors, manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk, and maintain rigorous documentation and HSE compliance.