Manage projects on time, on specifications and on budget
Has the authority to make decisions and manage the allocated resources, within given frame and budget
Stakeholder management and communication
Report to steering committee (internal and external)
Key activities
Project Quotation
Involvement in project quotation to support Bid Engineering with the risk analysis and cost and lead-time estimation
Project Initiation
Secure project registration & documentation
Review contract
Secure Handover from Sales (through a Handover meeting called by Sales)
Project Planning
Facilitate contract review by Project Team
Facilitate Internal Project Kick Off Meeting
Technical Review
Facilitate internal technical review (if required)
Technical clarifications with Sales / customer (based on input from the Project Team)
Project Planning
Log initial risks and opportunities incl. mitigation / exploitation actions
Issue / updating the project schedule & activity plan (based on input from the Project Team)
Check budget
Send order acknowledgement (if not already done by Sales)
Project Execution
Call and facilitate project kick off meeting with customer, if the meeting is not called or facilitated by the customer
Customer Communication
Facilitate responses to technical comments from the customer about the design
Formalize and log all customer lead-time deviations (e.g. design approval)
Report project status to customer (order status, document status, manufacturing status, delivery date, change orders)
Call and facilitate pre-inspection meeting with customer
Project Monitoring & Controlling
Control project activities, e.g. inform customers of design freeze, authorize start of manufacturing, approve payment of main suppliers’ invoices, manage invoicing to the customer (even if through the Sales Company)
Maintain project schedule & activity plan
Control project costs / manage allocated financial resources to achieve project objectives
Monitor project activities, incl. verification of task progress & hours
Pursuing orders
Report and manage risks, issues, opportunities
Internal Communication
Report project status to Alfa Laval management (manhour deviation, gross margin deviation, delivery time deviation)
Participate in project reviews by Alfa Laval management
Call and facilitate project closure meeting with customer
Project Closure
Call and facilitate internal project closure meeting incl. handover to Service
Skills Required
- Proven experience in project management
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage budgets and resources
- Experience with stakeholder management
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
