Head of Project Management

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

12/14/2024

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Head of Project Management - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Head of New Business Projects join our Leeds facility. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to manage the projects department, providing leadership and guidance to the team and having overall responsibility for project deliverables.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for all project deliverables, profitability and accountability whilst providing strategic and operational direction
• Managing, mentoring, coaching, motivating and improving the overall performance of the project management team
• Make a key contribution to improving on time delivery, developing key customer relationships and supporting allocated team.
• Actively support and drive Strategy Deployment within the department using Lean tools and techniques to improve processes.
• Ensure that Safe Systems of Work are developed and implemented for all activities, through risk assessment and operating procedures. Visibly lead EH&S improvement through observation, intervention and workplace tours.
  
  

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Significant experience running teams of project managers in a complex engineering environment
• Demonstrable experience in an International Engineering Environment, ideally with knowledge of the Pumps industry and the oil and gas sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Strategic thinker with a customer-oriented approach and strong analytical skills and a ‘can-do’ mentality
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and empathetic team player with a hands-on attitude.
  
  

What we offer you:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
• Competitive salary package with attractive benefits, including ample vacation days, pension scheme, and employee assistance program.
• Exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a dynamic and evolving industry.
• Significant opportunities for global travel.
  
  

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Cassie Jackson-Mills at Cassie.Jackson-Mills@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Michael Homer . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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