Senior Project Manager

Pensum: 80-100% · Permanent

The Senior Project Manager is responseible for fulfillment work related to the production of machines, tools, products and other equipment related to BuhlerPrince's product portfolio, with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. These projects are large in scope and frequently involve complex engineering problems. This person is responsible for the profit and loss of the assigned project, ensuring it is delivered on time, within budget and cash targets, and to the required quality, while optimizing the project margin.

Your tasks

• Responsible for the project execution strategy from purchase order through final acceptance including the closure of the project and snag list items
• Leads the project team to achieve and further improve the cost, schedule, quality, & EHS targets
• Ensures that the project schedule baseline is signed by the parties involved at the start of the project
• Performs proper risk & opportunity management
• Ensure proper deviation management within the project. Assess, approve, and expedite technical aspects of change orders & defines effective claim strategies towards customers, partners, subcontractors, etc.
• Responsible for the site briefing meeting & ensures that all site relevant documents are handed over to site personnel
• Capture return of experience and best practices & apply lessons learned to future projects

Your profile

Required Skill and Experience

• 4-year Engineering or Business degree or other equivalent training or experience
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate both internally & externally at all levels of an organization
• Experience working in a team environment with strong leadership, sound judgement, and decision-making skills
• Experience managing work group without having direct authority
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and manage risk
• Capable of managing customer relationships
• Highly developed computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skill and Experience

• Understanding of die casting machinery specifications, automation, and die casting processes
• 5+ years of professional project management experience
• PMP certification
• German language skills a plus

About us

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.

Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries.

We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.