Manage SYNERGY agreements (inspections, shutdown planning, advisory services)
Develop the SYNERGY concept for regional internal operations
Lead and manage the project team; cooperate with engineering, procurement, shipping and billing, sales, controlling, field service and quality teams
Ensure customer satisfaction
Analyze and manage project risks
Prepare cost estimates and monitor budgets
Track and report overall progress and status
Manage project documentation
Own assigned development projects (SYNERGY and others) and participate in sales activities
Arrange meetings internally and with customers; host client events related to projects
Create and update project action plans and project documentation
Gather product feedback, analyze findings and implement corrective measures
Generate spare parts RFQs and forward them to the Spare Parts Team
Participate in shutdowns for revisions and inspections at least part-time (if included in the contract)
Handle procurement invoices
Create schedules
Authorize billing and track billing dates
Monitor project budgets
Update project status
Create NCR notifications

MSc or BSc in Mechanical or Process Engineering, or equivalent
Experience in the Pulp & Paper (P&P) industry
Language skills: native German, fluent English; additional languages are an advantage (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish)
Customer-oriented
Assertive with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Conflict management skills
Decision-making ability
Goal-oriented and self-motivated
Independent and self-confident
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Willingness and flexibility to travel, including to countries outside Central Europe

Project Manager – Central Europe

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