Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/25/2025

Introduction

We are seeking a Vice President of Project Delivery to join our team. You will be responsible for leading the successful execution of managed projects, ensuring they are delivered on-time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This global role involves overseeing projects, building and guiding teams of engineers and project managers, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The VP will bridge customer needs with the overall Metso organization, aligning project delivery strategies with company goals and is a key role for the operational success of the Business Line. In this position, you will report to the SVP, Grinding.

This position is mainly located primarily in York, PA, Espoo, FI, West Perth, AU but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.  There will be 40% travel required for the role.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of industry experts in project management and grinding technologies dedicated to delivering high-quality, efficient project solutions. Our team is passionate about innovation and excellence and strives to optimize project delivery processes and exceed client expectations.We are currently working on multiple large-scale grinding projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

We work closely with internal stakeholders, such as engineering, product development, and leadership teams, and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

Our team culture is all about collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. The members in our team are located in various locations worldwide, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

What you’ll do

• Lead and Motivate: Manage a global team of project managers and delivery engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Strategic Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to enhance project delivery processes and ensure compliance with Metso policies.
• Training and Development: Arrange continuous training and development for delivery staff to maintain high standards.
• Project Governance: Lead project governance within the business to ensure alignment with company goals.
• On-Time Delivery: Ensure all projects meet contractual obligations and are delivered on-time, on-spec, and within budget.
• Performance Management: Oversee project performance, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Sales Support: Offer project management expertise to support sales and secure profitable project wins.
• Coordination: Ensure smooth communication and coordination with all project interfaces and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to reduce lead time, cost, and improve project profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Risk Management: Execute risk management strategies and handle change orders and claims effectively.
• Warranty Support: Manage and drive warranty cases related to delivered projects.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and addressing any concerns.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare and manage project delivery budgets, monitor costs, and ensure financial targets are met.

Who you are

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is required; an advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Engineering) is highly preferred.
• Industry Experience: At least 15 years of experience in the heavy machinery industry, with a strong preference for experience in mineral processing.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a leadership role, managing large, cross-functional teams.

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Management Tools: Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, and Power BI.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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