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Operations Project Manager (PMO)

On-site in Montornès del Vallès·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Lucta

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Work mode: On-site, Montornès del Vallès
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical specialties.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the management and coordination of industrial projects, preferably in sectors such as food, chemical, pharmaceutical, beverages, or other process industries.
Practical experience in construction, expansion, modification, or commissioning projects of industrial plants and facilities.
Good level of technical coordination, with knowledge of concepts related to civil works, HVAC, industrial installations, equipment, and production processes.
Experience in interacting and coordinating with engineering, production, construction companies, suppliers, and other external collaborators, with the ability to understand the technical aspects of projects.
Knowledge of project management methodologies, planning, deadline control, budgets, economic commitments, and risk management.
Good command of office tools, especially Excel, and project monitoring and reporting tools.
Communication skills in Spanish and Catalan, as well as good knowledge of English.
Availability to make occasional trips to production facilities, depending on project needs.

Nice to have

Experience in engineering companies specialized in industrial projects or in construction and commissioning environments for production facilities.
Direct participation in industrial projects during their execution phases, working in coordination with construction companies, installers, and technical teams.
Knowledge of production processes and industrial equipment, such as mixing systems, reactors, or other process facilities.
Knowledge of SAP and specific project management tools.
Knowledge of process control systems such as SCADA / PLC and MES.

We are looking for a person with high autonomy, initiative, and planning capacity, accustomed to operating in industrial environments and working with multidisciplinary teams.

It will be fundamental to have communication skills, the ability to generate relationships of trust with technical teams, orientation toward problem-solving, and a collaborative attitude.

We especially value those who are capable of understanding the technical challenges of a project, anticipating needs, and contributing to ensuring that the different areas work in a coordinated manner to achieve the intended results.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The opportunity to join an international company, participate in strategic industrial investment projects, and actively contribute to the evolution and improvement of our production processes.

You will be part of a collaborative work environment, with direct contact with different areas of the organization and possibilities for professional development in industrial project management.

The role

Are you passionate about industrial project management and do you want to participate in the development of new production facilities?

At Lucta, an international company specializing in the development and manufacture of aromas, fragrances, and additives for animal feed, we are looking to hire an Operations Project Manager (PMO) to support the execution of our strategic industrial investment projects.

The selected person will join the Controlling area and will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of industrial projects, working transversally with the Engineering, Production, and Finance teams.

We are looking for a profile with a technical vision, organizational capacity, and result orientation, who combines autonomy in management with a clear vocation for teamwork.

What you'll do

Plan, coordinate, and monitor industrial investment projects, ensuring compliance with established objectives, deadlines, and budgets.
Define and maintain the management tools and methodologies necessary to guarantee the traceability and monitoring of projects.
Coordinate the different teams involved, both internal and external, facilitating communication and the progress of the various phases.
Perform the monitoring and technical coordination of the different facilities and specialties involved in the projects, in collaboration with the engineering and production teams.
Identify and anticipate risks, deviations, and possible incidents, proposing corrective measures and monitoring their implementation.
Supervise, in collaboration with Controlling and Finance, the economic monitoring of the projects, including budgets, investment commitments, and payment forecasts.
Coordinate change management and evaluate its impact on project costs, deadlines, and objectives.
Prepare monitoring reports and periodically present the status of the projects to the corresponding teams and committees.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of industrial project management processes and methodologies.

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About Lucta

Lucta is a global company founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1949, specializing in the manufacture of fragrances, flavors, and additives for animal nutrition. They design high-end, holistic solutions for food and taste, design fragrances, and palatability, efficiency, and animal welfare, creating sustainable value with passionate, creative, and committed talent. The company emphasizes values such as focus, service spirit, adaptability, commitment, integrity, sustainability, differentiation, and efficiency.

Industry: Chemicals
Founded: 1949
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Granollers, Montornès del Vallès

Good to know if you are moving

Lucta is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and has offices in Granollers and Montornès del Vallès, both in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
The company offers flexible working hours, training and development, medical service, a day off on your birthday, and a canteen service.
Lucta is a global company with a presence in multiple countries, providing opportunities for international career growth.
The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, integrating these values into all actions.

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