What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Valmet?
Expand your technical and organizational expertise as a Project Manager for North America!
Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. If you want to work on the front lines of development and shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!
Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise as a Project Manager with Valmet.
As a Project Manager you will have the leadership and management responsibility for successfully executing the assigned projects including but not limited to on time and in budget delivery of the expected benefits consistent with contract requirements. Manages projects for profitability, on time deliveries, and customer satisfaction for the time of the sale to the end of the warranty period.
Expectations
To excel in the role, you must be project oriented with a problem solving mindset to be able to identify and develop possible solutions. You must be able to work independently, however have no fear you will be surrounded by a team of subject matter experts to support you. In this role, some travel will be required with most of the time being throughout North America and on occasion international.
Responsibilities
Valmet employees enjoy a competitive wage and a benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan. Our working environment is team-orientated, international and focused on growth.
Additional Information
If you believe you can contribute to the continued success of the business, we encourage you to apply. The best way to include you in the recruiting process is to receive your information through our online application. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and drug screen.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. If you want to work on the front lines of development and shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!
Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise as a Project Manager with Valmet.
As a Project Manager you will have the leadership and management responsibility for successfully executing the assigned projects including but not limited to on time and in budget delivery of the expected benefits consistent with contract requirements. Manages projects for profitability, on time deliveries, and customer satisfaction for the time of the sale to the end of the warranty period.
Expectations
To excel in the role, you must be project oriented with a problem solving mindset to be able to identify and develop possible solutions. You must be able to work independently, however have no fear you will be surrounded by a team of subject matter experts to support you. In this role, some travel will be required with most of the time being throughout North America and on occasion international.
Responsibilities
- Distribute the customer order as needed to various sub-units within Valmet and ensure internal PO's or order notifications are issued according to the processes.
- Define the project organization and identify the need for resources, which are provided by the line organization.
- Work with participating parties early in the project, establishing contact between the project groups, creating good cooperation, and establishing the formal guidelines and schedules to be followed throughout the project.
- Coordinate relevant activities, such as HSE, time, quality, cost, contractual interpretations, change management, with participating Valmet units and external partners.
- Check, comment and ensure budget entry into the ERP system at project start.
- Perform project and product risk and opportunity management within the project.
- Responsibility for project main schedule and coordination of schedules (Valmet units and partners).
- Lead activities to maximize the financial result.
- Maintain project forecast.
- Ensure that the project execution model activities are completed for the project.
- Bachelors’ or Associates Degree from a college or university in a related field; minimum of three to five years related experience and / or training in a Paper industry setting including exposure to the power area.
- Strong Project Management experience working with heavy industrial machinery is required which includes understanding and working with complex terms and conditions, proposal processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Must be comfortable with customer interface and keeping key stakeholders informed of project progress at all times.
- Requires some travel to customer site – could be up to 30%.
- Extended days when visiting customer sites for meetings and installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Construction management experience is a plus.
- Must be computer savvy and comfortable learning and applying new applications.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Valmet employees enjoy a competitive wage and a benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan. Our working environment is team-orientated, international and focused on growth.
Additional Information
If you believe you can contribute to the continued success of the business, we encourage you to apply. The best way to include you in the recruiting process is to receive your information through our online application. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and drug screen.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
