Project Manager

Job description:

We are looking for a Project Manager, to join the Tenova Material Handling unit. This division is responsible for the supply of material handling equipment, with a specific focus for port and material handling terminals loading and unloading machines.
The ideal candidate will work as responsible for the technical and managerial coordination of projects related to the design and production of Material Handling machineries and equipment.
He / She will interface with the client for the management of the entire project
You will take responsibility of the following activities:
* Interfaces with the client for the management of the entire project;
* Define the project execution strategies;
* Have the responsibility of the Operating Budget shared and formalized with the BU Direction, taking care of profit and loss for the project/part of project under his /her authority;
* Set up and manage the implementation of the Project Execution plan, including quality, safety, cost, time and resources;
* Set up and lead the project team;
* Define, together with the dedicated functions, the different alternatives for resource procurement (in‐house work / outsourcing; purchase / hire, etc.);
* Minimize exposure and risk of the project;
* Following the organization of the Project Group, coordinate the team in order that Project execution develops smoothly and in respect of the Project targets (safety, time, performances, quality and costs);
* Verify the progress status of the Project, through periodical Reports, identify any possible delay, decide upon corrective actions to be taken and verify the relevant implementations;
* Maintain constantly control of the Project Budget and follow unresolved payments requests with Customer in order to maintain forecast Cash Flow;
* Represent the company (if necessary and in accordance with the project organization) in front of clients, licensors and partners, managing relevant contractual aspects and negotiating potential Change Orders;
* Plan and organize, in co-ordination with the Operation Manager and the Site manager, the Site start up according to the contract;
* Coordinate the progresses of Engineering , Procurement and Manufacturing or Construction activities ensuring the respect of the contractual goals;
* Collaborates with Accounting and Cost Control for a constant Project Monitoring;
* Verify constantly the respect of Quality and Safety Standards, within the Project.

Required profile:
* Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Management, Electronic and Automation);
* At least 10 years of experience in the same role;
* Knowledge of plants and machines for the material handling industry;
* Knowledge of Commercial Principles, Legislation & Standards;
* Knowledge of the most advanced PC tools;
* Excellent interpersonal skills with good understanding of dynamic and challenging environments;
* Organizational capabilities, planning and controlling, customer orientation, results orientation, problem solving, and people management will complete the ideal candidate profile;
* Good knowledge of English, written and spoken;
* Willingness to travel.

Workplace: Genova (GE)

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