Expansion Project Manager

Scope of the job

The aim of the position is to manage and deliver CAPEX expansion projects. 

Prepare planning & execution stages of the manufacturing plant expansions on various job sites and various project categories. Prepare project scope of supply as assigned by the management for Supply Chain organisation by working with supporting teams across Veolia Water. Focus on the key deliverables (scope of supply), budget, cashflow plan, on-time-delivery (ensuring to meet and reach product capacity curve/diagram on schedule). Be the direct leader of the project engineering team and matrix leader of a broader cross functional execution team (global engineering, maintenance department, R&D department, production engineering team).

As the execution expert of the team, additionally responsible for developing execution guidelines, help driving business growth, coach employees through the business and cultural change. 

Responsibilities:

1. To act as the main accountable person for the assigned CAPEX projects, who leads the internal project team and works under the principles of integrity, project management

2. Overall project planning

3. Initiate and drive cross functional communication 

4. To effectively manage all financials (project budget, cash management), schedules and deliverables (OTD) according to the Project Mandate, utilising the assigned project team assembled from other functions and departments

5. To understand project risk, proactive risk forecast, mitigation, escalation if required

6. To accurately report Project status to internal project team and stakeholders

7. Interfaces with project stakeholders with sense of urgency and problem solving attitude

8. To do regular reporting to the Global Leadership of Veolia Water

Requirements: 

1. BA/BSC or higher in Process, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or another suitable discipline

2. Strong Project Management knowledge/mindset

3. 5-10 years of relevant project experience in managing production plant/CAPEX expansions or other similar role in a multinational environment

4. Ability to communicate fluently in English and Hungarian

5. Experience in leading the communication with authorities/government entities

6. At least 5 years leadership experience

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.