Project Manager

Metso is looking for Project Manager for their MCP business line at Kolkata location.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Commercial Activities: Handle billing, invoicing, customer relationship management, letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees (BG), and collections.
•    Scheduling: Prepare and maintain project schedules throughout the execution phase to ensure timely project delivery.
•    Resource Management: Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, ensuring resource availability and allocation.
•    Procurement Management: Oversee procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and material acquisition, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
•    Logistics Management: Manage logistics and expediting with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
•    Budget Management: Manage project budgets, track project costs, and ensure projects are delivered within budget.
•    Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
•    Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

•    Quality Assurance: Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget, adhering to quality standards.
•    Performance Monitoring: Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
•    Reporting: Prepare and present regular project updates to senior management.
•    Project Close-Out: Manage project close-out activities, including final documentation, customer handover, and lessons learned to ensure a smooth transition and project completion.

Qualifications:
•    Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field. PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.
•    Experience: Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in project management within an engineering or construction environment.
Skills:
•    Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
•    Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
•    Strong problem-solving abilities.
•    Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
•    Experience working with SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.

•    Industry Experience: Experience working in an engineering company with global offices, specifically in the minerals and metals industry or with sulphuric acid and gas cleaning projects.

•    Languages: Fluency in English; proficiency in German is a plus.
Benefits:
•    Competitive salary and benefits package.
•    Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
•    Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
•    Exposure to international projects and teams.