Project Leader

We are looking for a responsible project manager in the international project management field.

The ideal candidate will manage extensive large-scale projects in the field of battery production plants.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Manager role in the field of international project management.
• Management of complex, large-scale projects in the field of battery production plants.
• Planning and coordinating project-related activities, monitoring project timelines, costs, and quality; tracking project progress, identifying potential critical issues, and proposing corrective actions.
• Collaborating with the engineering/technical department, production, and purchasing to ensure compliance with technical specifications and deadlines; supporting the definition of project budgets and monitoring their financial performance.
• Coordinating all internal departments and external suppliers, from the preliminary phase (pre-sales/ engineering) to final acceptance and delivery to the customer.
• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure the smooth execution of activities.
• Managing project progress meetings and drafting the relevant technical documentation and reporting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Solid knowledge in business management and management control.
• Confident handling of common IT tools and SAP.

EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree in technical disciplines (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering).
• Several years of experience in managing complex projects within globally operating metalworking/engineering companies.
• Previous experience in the battery production sector (battery industry) is highly preferred.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership and large audiences.
• Structured thinking with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Experience in changing management and working in matrixed environments.
• Ability to structure projects, processes, and ways of working that support strategic execution and implemented change.
• Ability to work in a team and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good ability to manage priorities and resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, flexibility, determination, assertiveness, and a high degree of operational autonomy.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German is considered a plus.