Senior Project Manager - Project Engineering site Olen

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Cobalt & Specialty Materials 

Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tyres. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

Within the Project Engineering department, you will set up and lead technical industrial projects, from idea to realization. These projects are carried out for production facilities, infrastructure, and R&D. We have different type of projects within different disciplines. Some projects are in the start-up phase, some projects are already ongoing

You are accountable for all aspects of your project:

• defining the project scope. In consultation with the client:
  • defining specific deliverables: what is complete when the project is finished?
  • defining constraints (budget, planning)
• assembling and leading the project team
• technical design of the entire project
• preparing specifications / tender documents for orders, engineering firms, and contractors (both internal and external)
• selection of orders, engineering firms, and contractors. Also consider specific resources, e.g., designers, but also outsourcing (part) projects
• directing and monitoring all resources, both internal and external
• maintaining contact with the client throughout the project to capture and assess changes. If agreed upon, implementing them in the project (scope changes)
• reporting to stakeholders

Who we are looking for

• Engineering degree with 10+ years of experience in an industrial environment, including 7+ years leading multidisciplinary technical projects
• Proven track record in delivering complex industrial and CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning and handover
• Strong background in electromechanical engineering; knowledge of related disciplines such as chemistry, process engineering, or E&I is an advantage
• Thorough understanding and practical application of project management methodologies, including scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with a strategic, big-picture perspective
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• Results-oriented professional with a strong affinity for technology, engineering, and continuous improvement
• Fluent in Dutch and professionally proficient in English

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?