Project Manager

Are you ready to manage projects end-to-end in a global industrial environment, from order intake to final commissioning at customer site?

We are seeking a Project Manager - Tissue Converting to join our CAP TC team in Lucca. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget, in line with the Valmet Project Execution Model.

The position requires strong coordination skills, technical understanding of industrial machinery, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholders across engineering, production, customers, and international teams.

Primary Location: Lucca, Italy
We offer a salary ranging from €40,000 to €45,000 per year.

The selected candidate will be hired under the National Collective Agreement (CCNL) applied by Valmet Italy for Employees of the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector (Addetti all'Industria Metalmeccanica e dell'Installazione di Impianti).

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Coordination

• Coordinate project activities, resources, and tasks from Order Intake to End Commissioning
• Follow the Valmet Project Execution Model
• Ensure project targets in terms of scope, quality, safety, delivery time, and profitability
• Drive and monitor project milestones and overall progress
• Manage project changes after kick-off
• Organize and lead project design reviews

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify project risks and define mitigation strategies
• Manage issues and escalate when necessary
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of open points

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Act as interface between customer, project team, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain strong relationships with Sales and project partners
• Organize and manage customer FAT at manufacturing plant
• Provide regular updates to customers on project progress
• Manage customer punch list and ensure closure

Team Coordination & Site Activities

• Coordinate internal project team ensuring clear responsibilities and accountability
• Support collaboration across engineering, production, and other departments
• Act as Project Site Coordinator, including safety and technicians coordination
• Ensure alignment and effective communication across all project stakeholders

Tools, Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Use Valmet tools and follow internal procedures
• Support improvement of ways of working and project coordination processes
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Business or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in project management
• Experience in industrial environments (paper/tissue industry is a plus)
• Business fluent English (minimum B2)
• Availability to travel (60-100 days per year)

Preferred qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• MS Project knowledge
• Agile/Scrum certifications

Key Competencies

• Project coordination and execution ownership
• Leadership, team collaboration and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

If you are interested in becoming part of the team, you can apply by July 18th, 2026, by filling in our online application form.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team - and lead the way with us!