Project Manager

De Nora is an Italian multinational company, listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange, a global provider of innovative technologies and solutions, and is recognized as a partner of choice for significant industrial electrochemical processes. Since its foundation in 1923, De Nora has been driven by the philosophy of continual improvement. Today, it is the world's largest supplier of high-performing catalytic coatings and insoluble electrodes for electrochemical and industrial applications. It is also a leading supplier of equipment, systems, and processes for water disinfection and filtration. De Nora is committed to developing unconventional solutions to achieve the energy transition to decarbonization, the green hydrogen economy, and clean water for everyone.

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For our WT Division, we are looking for a motivated Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, organizing and ensuring the accomplishment of the assigned project(s), realizing on schedule and on budget all the requirements agreed with the customer(s).

Within the role of Project Engineer, the candidate can expect to:

• Be introduced to a wide range of water treatment technologies essential to modern life as we know it
• Be involved in projects from conception through design, procurement, delivery and commissioning
• Lead a multi-functional team where you can gain experience from a wide range of departments, each with different drivers, but all with the same customer focussed goal.
• Have the opportunity to contribute new ideas and innovations that future proof industry established processes and methods
• Learn essential techniques for commercial negotiation and risk reduction.
• Learn how overall business performance is closely aligned to our ongoing day to day project decision making and problem solving
• Gain the respect of colleagues whilst effectively delegating responsibilities to drive project success

The Project Manager will have responsibility for:

• Driving the project including internal and external resources, budget and risks. Monitor and optimise the project critical paths
• Delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the expected quality
• Starting new projects on the right path by organising kick off meetings and then following up with periodic reviews. Keep the team and key stakeholders informed and updated on status. Manage project communication.
• Ensuring projects maintain momentum by applying project management methods, practices and demonstrating sound judgment to accomplish the overall objectives.
• Supporting the Project Manager in coordinating the relevant people as well as external workers, contractors, and vendors, according to the project requirements.
• Actively tracking cost variances through the project life. Report to PM Manager the forecasted monthly costs for business revenue forecasting.
• Identifying issues/gaps, review plans to mitigate risks and implement approved corrective actions. Propose remedials and establish recovery plans.
• Delivering projects with strong gross margins and proposing variation claims to our clients

Education and professional experience

• Working towards in STEM or Business related Degree
• Awareness of Project management techniques and methods,
• AutoCad or other Engineering Design packages
• MS Office (Project included), MS Outlook, SAP
• Opportunity to learn firsthand
• MS Project for Gantt and Programme creation
• Interest in current technology and process innovation
• Attitude to Interpersonal relations is extremely relevant,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. English is mandatory,
• Attention to detail and takes ownership and pride in all of their work
• Confident, assertive and goal oriented. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines,
• Takes an Analytical and logical approach so all outcomes are considered when decision making
• ISO quality system. Familiarity with EHS regulations

Place of work: Milan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride of our diverse and inclusive environment. We aim to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities, who will enhance the quality of our products and services and contribute to the Group's success. We are committed to prioritize talent, make people feel respected, appreciated, and free to fully express their potential.