Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too
Who you are:
- Lead the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects from initial concept through to full industrialization. Be responsible for aligning project goals with business objectives, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring that all technical, operational, and quality requirements are met. This role requires technical acumen, and a proven ability to drive results in a global environment.
- Will collaborate closely with universities, external suppliers, R&D, production engineering and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into production.
About the job:
- Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for concept development and industrialization initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and technical leads.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams including universities and external suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.
- Monitor project progress and performance using KPIs and project management tools; proactively identify and resolve issues and bottlenecks.
- Prepare and deliver regular project updates and executive summaries to steering committees, management teams and key stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and implementing best practices in project management processes.
- Support change management efforts and ensure smooth handover to operations and production teams.
What you know:
- Master’s degree in mechanical or Automation engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in a manufacturing development environment.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex, high-impact projects from concept through to industrialization.
- Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant design tools.
- Good leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate multiple levels of the organization.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with cross-cultural teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to interpret data, assess project risks, and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Automation Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical project management
- Experience in a manufacturing development environment
- Demonstrated success managing complex projects from concept through industrialization
- Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant design tools
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with ability to influence at multiple levels
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with cross-cultural teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and assess project risks
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
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
