Senior Project Manager

WHY YOU WOULD CHOOSE AB

In AB we work in a multicultural context with over 1,500 employees in offices in 22 countries around the world between Europe, North America and South America. Our commitment is to continue to look for a better way to write our future in an even more sustainable way, involving all our partners and starting from the desire to establish a relationship with the candidate that respects diversity, equity, through a recruiting process free from prejudice and discrimination.

Sustainability is not only our core business but also our way of working. We have technologies and software that allow us to optimize the time and effort of the selection process by allowing the constant updating of applications and that improve the "candidate experience", a process of mutual knowledge in which the candidate expresses his or her professional and personal ambitions that the Talent Acquisition experts match with the company's professional opportunities, to immediately establish a transparent relationship of comparison and orientation.

YOUR CHALLENGES

Location

Project Sites (US) + local office support

Employment Type

Full-time | Site-based (≥50% on site)

Reports To

PMO Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Full end-to-end ownership of project execution.
• Management of contractual obligations, milestones and deliverables.
• Development and maintenance of project execution strategies and integrated schedules.
• Financial management of the project including budget monitoring, cash flow, forecasting and margin protection.
• Coordination of all internal functions and external stakeholders.
• Customer relationship management and executive-level communication.
• Risk and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Management of variations, claims and change orders.
• Governance of project reporting and performance measurement.
• Leadership of project reviews and steering meetings.
• Final project close-out and lessons learned activities.

Governance Responsibilities

• The Project Manager acts as the integrator of all project disciplines, ensuring that all activities remain aligned to project objectives and contractual requirements.
• The Project Manager is accountable for maintaining an integrated view of project execution and for driving timely decisions whenever conflicts arise between schedule, cost, quality or technical priorities.

Commercial & Contract Administration

• Manage customer contracts throughout execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Lead change management processes.
• Support preparation and negotiation of claims.
• Protect project profitability and cash collection.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance and Executive Management on contractual matters

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• The Project Manager is expected to provide strong leadership across multifunctional teams and create a collaborative project culture. Emphasis is placed on stakeholder management, communication, transparency and proactive problem solving.
• The role regularly interfaces with customer project executives, EPC Contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and senior internal management.

Project Controls & Performance Management

• Monitor KPIs and project health indicators.
• Drive schedule performance and recovery plans.
• Review cost forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Governs Project balance sheet and cash flow.
• Monitor resource utilization.
• Lead risk reviews and mitigation plans.
• Ensure accuracy of project reporting.
• Support PMO governance processes and stage-gate reviews.

WHY WE WOULD CHOOSE YOU

• Engineering degree with a strong technical foundation and extensive experience managing complex industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Over 10 years of proven Project Management experience delivering large-scale industrial, energy, EPC, process plant, machinery, and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and project execution.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Power BI, document management systems, and project reporting platforms.
• Skilled in leveraging digital tools and data analytics to enhance project visibility, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources while maintaining focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in cost control, contract negotiations, and commercial management.
• Effective leader recognized for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experienced in risk identification, mitigation planning, and proactive issue resolution to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Highly organized with exceptional planning, decision-making, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Customer-focused professionals committed to delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Fluent in English required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Values-driven and inclusive environment: A workplace built on clear values, transparency, respect, and inclusion, fostering collaboration and open dialogue
• Structured onboarding and mentorship: A dedicated induction program combined with support from experienced professionals to ensure an effective and well-supported integration
• Professional development and growth: Clearly defined career paths supported by annual performance reviews, continuous feedback, and training opportunities in a context that values individual potential and continuous learning
• Job rotation and knowledge sharing: The opportunity over time to explore different roles or projects, fostering the development of cross-functional skills, a broad business perspective, and dynamic career paths
• International environment and mobility: An international organization offering opportunities for multicultural collaboration and, for those interested, international mobility paths over time
• Focus on employee well-being: A company that actively invests in employee well being through Workplace Health Promotion initiatives aimed at promoting balance, health, and quality of working life 

Thanks for your application

You will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition/ HR Team for further details if your application is aligned to the desired position