We are seeking an experienced hands-on Project Manager with experience of value stream mapping in a manufacturing environment. As a Project Manager you will lead cross-functional projects from concept through to project launch. To excel in this role, you will be curious in nature and adept at managing timelines, budgets, resources and stakeholder communication.

As a PMO we cover a wide variety of projects including Engineering, Operations, Commercial and IT. As such we have a variety of subject matter experts in our team. As we move forward, we want to strengthen the subject matter expertise of the team further by adding a Project Manager with an Engineering and/or Operations focus.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, execution, and closeout.
- Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and external vendors.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues.
- Track project budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Facilitate project meetings, provide status updates, and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
- Manage project documentation, change requests, and project reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and engineering efficiency.




- Support the development of project management best practices and standards across the organization.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience managing engineering or technical projects (at least 2 years).
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
- Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of risk management, quality systems, and process improvement methodologies is preferred.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Soft skills

- Leadership
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision making
- Ability to understand and interpret technical data
- Project Planning and Execution
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem solving
- Risk and Issue Management
- Budget and Cost Control
- Schedule Management
- Continuous Improvement

Compensation:

- Collective Labour Agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica e della Installazione di Impianti
- Salary range: €40,000 - €50,000 gross per year, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

About us:

Giesse S.p.A., part of the Quanex group, is a global manufacturer and industry leader serving the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.

Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees, and shareholders by placing them at the center of everything we do through continuous innovation, operational excellence, and best-in-class customer service. Joining Quanex means becoming part of something bigger.

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