Project Manager

Main activities will include, but not limited to:
• Review contract and participation to contract definition 
• Planning of the project phases and milestones for all internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring project progress by periodical meetings with the Customer and internal team
• Advising on potential remedial action vs. unexpected events
• Timely (weekly) reporting of project progress and costs trends
• Ensuring payments execution in line with contract milestones
• Reviewing, assessing and ask for approval of any contract variations and delays
• Monitoring the project progress and costs and instigating/coordinating actions required to keep project on budget and on time.
• Ensuring that all interfaces between the project and other projects are adequately defined and controlled
• Follow up of the site activities progress and preparation of the action plan to completion 
• Preparing the necessary documentation to obtain the hand-over to the customer (Final Acceptance Certificate)

**Key Responsibilities:** 
- Review contracts and contribute to their definition, ensuring alignment with project goals. 
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, and schedules for internal/external stakeholders. 
- Monitor project progress through regular meetings with clients and cross-functional teams. 
- Propose corrective actions for unforeseen challenges to maintain project timelines and budgets. 
- Prepare weekly reports on project status, cost trends, and risk assessments. 
- Ensure timely execution of payments in line with contract milestones. 
- Manage contract variations, delays, and approvals in collaboration with relevant departments. 
- Oversee interfaces between projects to ensure seamless coordination and resource allocation. 
- Supervise on-site activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. 
- Prepare documentation for project handover, including Final Acceptance Certificates. 

**Key Relationships:** 
- **External:** Direct liaison with customers, contractors, and suppliers. 
- **Internal:** Collaboration with Technical, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Shipping teams. 
**Qualifications & Experience:** 
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field. 
- 2–5 years of experience in project management/engineering within machine/metal manufacturing. 
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and contract management. 
- Advanced skills in MS Project or similar planning software. 
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory. 
**Required Competencies:** 
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
- Results-driven with a focus on meeting deadlines and budgets. 
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. 
- Proactive approach to risk mitigation and relationship building.