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Project Manager - Separation Technologies

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Alfa Laval is seeking a Project Manager for Separation Technologies in São Paulo, Brazil, to manage and execute customer projects within the Food & Pharma industries. This role involves ensuring contract fulfillment, optimizing project delivery, and maintaining superior customer satisfaction through effective planning, execution, and problem-solving. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5-7 years of project management experience, and strong commercial and field execution skills, with fluency in Portuguese and English.

Ansvarsområden

  • Act as the primary focal point and trusted partner for the customer during the execution phase.
  • Ensure the correct delivery of all projects sold by the Capital Sales team, manage contract expectations, and drive a superior customer experience.
  • Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project, ensuring all technical and commercial contract requirements are strictly met.
  • Monitor progress and performance against the project plan, rigorously manage the project budget and financials, controlling costs and optimizing margins.
  • Take proactive action to resolve operational problems, mitigate risks, and minimize delays.
  • Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project, liaising with other operational areas.
  • Select and manage the activities of outside contractors.
  • Supervise projects on-site and participate in commissioning and start-up phases.
  • Manage troubleshooting and provide technical support during the warranty period.

Krav

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related fields).
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of solid experience in project management, with a proven track record bridging technical field execution and financial/contractual management, preferably dealing with capital equipment, industrial plants, or turnkey solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, contract clauses, and direct customer negotiations during the execution phase.
  • Proven experience in the Food & Beverage industry is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with Separation Equipment (Centrifuges, Decanters, Membrane Systems) is a strong advantage.
  • Previous hands-on experience with site supervision, contractor management, and commissioning/start-up routines.
  • Native or Fluent Portuguese.
  • Advanced or Fluent English (mandatory for global interactions).

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • Self-motivated professional with a curious mind, high energy, and a unique blend of technical execution expertise and commercial acumen.
  • Natural ability to build fruitful relationships and influence stakeholders in international, cross-cultural environments.
  • Agile in handling complex project financials and field operations alike.
  • Result-oriented and resilient in the face of obstacles.
  • Prioritize effectively and always seek to deliver the highest satisfaction and value to the end customer.

Förmåner

  • Availability to travel up to 50% of the time across Brazil for site supervision, commissioning, and customer meetings.
#Project Management#Separation Technologies#Food Industry#Pharma Industry#Capital Equipment#Commissioning#Customer Service
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Alfa Laval

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för 6 dagar sedan

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Erfarenhetsnivå

Senior

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São Paulo, Brazil

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