Project Manager (F/M/X)

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Title: Project Manager (F/M/X)

About the role

Our Project and Engineering team for APAC (Asia-Pacific), composed of ~10 people, is integrated in the Projects department and focuses on engineering and delivering capital investment projects in collaboration with EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) contractors and Solvay Business units.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the assigned complex projects, interface with Global Business Unit (GBU) management throughout project implementation and will communicate progress to the Project Steering Committee on a monthly basis, at a minimum. You will report directly to Solvay’s Head of APAC Zone

You will be accountable for:

• Ensuring that safety is correctly implemented in the projects, both during design and execution, and through construction phases, aligned with GBU host site safe work practices.
• Specifying the scope and managing the EPCM and Construction services/contract resources necessary to support the project managing the capital project including the costs, schedule, functional group activities, and  communication to all levels of the organization.
• Managing the local team, including growing the team in competence, performance reviews and all aspects of team management.
• Delivery of the project’s scope of work as agreed to with the sponsoring Business Unit and consistent with the project’s safety goals and protocols, regulatory requirements, established budget and schedule duration.
• Monitoring and reporting of project progress for scope, cost and schedule, throughout execution and be capable of implementing any corrective actions required for use of other capital best practices as appropriate (e.g. constructability reviews, value engineering sessions, risk analysis and management, execute change control consistent with the established Delegation of Authority, assessment schedule compression techniques…) to ensure consistency in project development and predictability in project execution through adherence to company processes and protocols.

• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.
• Travel is anticipated to be ~30% but will vary with project complexity, project phase and resource availability. Travel both domestic and international will be required.

The aspect project management covers all aspects of executing industrial investment projects in Solvay’ s manufacturing facilities (both “grass root” and expansion based projects in the process industry). The projects will follow Solvay’s Project methodology, based on a stage gate approach with Front End Loading Phases 1 to 3, followed by an execution phase. The purpose of each Study within the Design Part is to refine the project scope, the design and the resulting cost estimates.

The Project Manager is assigned during the early FEL phase and will normally follow the project for the complete lifecycle, if the project is approved to progress to the next stage.

About you

• Relevant education degree (Msc / Bsc)  or equivalent in an Engineering discipline is required. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.
• PMP or other Project Management certification is a plus.
• Relevant work experience (minimum history of 5 years) in successful project management on medium size industrial capital projects (>$10M) and experience in working within and/or managing international project teams is preferred. 
• Demonstrated leadership history in supervising direct reports and third party engineering contractors within virtual engineering teams in the successful completion of projects through commissioning and startup activities.
• Competencies:
  • Managing project schedules
  • Positive experience in managing an engineering team
  • Define capital projects including the project scope, the business case justification, the expected results, the determination of project costs, and completion of project documentation consistent with Front End Loading (FEL) requirements and best practices
  • Understanding of engineering discipline design sequence and integration for overall design delivery, and integration to downstream construction packages
  • Good command of English language
• Behaviors:
  • Team Oriented; engages with cross-functional team to involve all affected parties
  • Positive communication, both to the team as to stakeholders,
  • Strong interpersonal skills
     

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country/city (Shanghai, China) base pay reasonably expected for this role is CNY 674,800.00 to 843,500.00, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
   

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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