At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place every day.
The Project Manager's primary focus will involve managing orders for the supply of Alfa Laval solutions to a wide range of applications and customers in Canada. The role will be responsible for the successful and timely execution of orders of moderate to high complexity, from the time of sale to delivery and commissioning covering all aspects including commercial and technical. The role is primarily office based, liaisoning with customers, order fulfilment, sales, logistics, factory and E&S teams as required to ensure successful completion of the project.
Key tasks will include:
- Working in conjunction with Sales and Order Fulfilment, manage the execution of selected capital and aftersales orders until hand over to the customer, including deliver and commissioning of Alfa Laval equipment including decanters, high speed separators, welded heat exchangers, plate & frame heat exchangers, and any other products assigned.
- Review customer purchase orders and our offer to check for any gap or non-compliance.
- Provide support to local management by being the primary point of contact to the customer and accomplishing the overall project goals in terms of quality, time and cost.
- Coordinating between factories and customers to ensure technical compliance by getting the technical documentation as per project specification from factories and negotiating the same with customers.
- Coordinating manufacturing inspection points between factories and customers.
- Conducting regular meetings with factories and customers to follow-up and expedite on order progress to ensure timely delivery.
- Updating local management on current project status, highlighting critical issues including project delays, technical disputes, payments, etc.
Key competencies will include:
- Technically well-versed in the design and application of core Alfa Laval products such as decanters, heat exchangers, centrifuges and pumps.
- Able to spot design issues and easily understand customer complaints to seek appropriate solutions from the right parties.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to express ideas clearly in both written and verbal form.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of contract management, the order-to-cash value stream, and document control.
Education (degree or years) and/or Certification/Registration:
- A degree in Engineering, technical diploma or equivalent work experience
- PMP Certification would be considered an asset
Type and Length of Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience dealing with projects involving the delivery of industrial equipment
Compensation & Total Rewards
The salary range for this role is $80,000– $110,000 CAD annually, based on experience and role alignment. In addition to base compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development.
Bonus Opportunity
This position is eligible for a target bonus of up to 10% of annual base salary depending on experience, awarded based on the achievement of company performance metrics. Actual bonus amounts are contingent on annual business results and may vary accordingly.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure
Alfa Laval does not use artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment or selection process for this position. All applications are screened, assessed, and reviewed exclusively by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Vacancy Disclosure
This posting reflects a new vacancy within our team.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, technical diploma, or equivalent work experience
- 3–5 years of experience dealing with projects involving delivery of industrial equipment
- Technical knowledge of decanters, heat exchangers, centrifuges, pumps, and related industrial equipment
- Knowledge of contract management, order-to-cash processes, and document control
- PMP Certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
Alfa Laval Insights
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
