Senior Project Manager

Title: Senior Project Manager 
Job Model: Company Facility, Onsite
Location: Vadodara, India.

To support our continued growth, the LCP (Large Capital Project) organization at dsm-firmenich in India is preparing for a significant increase in workload over the next few years. To ensure the successful execution of our expanding project portfolio, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager. In this role you will be responsible for leading the execution of CAPEX project across its end-to-end lifecycle, achieving project objectives (quality, time, budget) and defined expectations.

Key to be successful in this role is a 20+ years of experience in handling large industrial projects with more than 10 million Euro investment, showing seniority and content authority in multiple engineering disciplines.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Business during early project phase (pre-feasibility) with initial requirement definition, option generation, initial scoping and cost appraisals.
• Translating the “Business Needs” into a project approach; defining, documenting and securing the Project Execution Plan and Contracting Strategy, while complying to relevant DF requirements and work processes.
• Managing project cost estimation, planning/scheduling, project benchmarking, effective cost control/forecasting, effective project progress control, contracting/procurement-plans, cash flow management and financial status of the project.
• Anticipated and manage project risk with an operational and strategic views.
• Improving capital stewardship/efficiency with proper scope management by using CAPEX Excellence and other Value Improvement Practices (increasing revenues, decreasing expenses and reducing the capital employed).
• Managing the project during feasibility, planning and construction phases within all Safety, Sustainability, Security and Quality requirements as set by the GOE and relevant BU/site.
• Managing the project interfaces with all parties involved, including internal and external communication and transfer of relevant project data according to a communication plan.
• Managing all external parties like vendors, engineering and construction companies in line with contract strategy, contracts and delivery models.
• Leading permit applications, required for the CAPEX project. 
• Leading commissioning activities, preparing a smooth Handover to operations/owner organization, supporting start up activities.
   

You bring

• 15-20 years of experience in handling large greenfield & brownfield industrial projects, with investment of more than 10-12 mio Euro.
• Technical university degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical disciplines. Certifications like PMP shall have additional advantage.
• Showing seniority and content authority (by proven track record) in multiple disciplines within the CAPEX work field (e.g. project management, project engineering, project control management, project procurement management).
• Organization and stakeholder management skills, sociable, easy connector
   

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
   

The application process: Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Shradha Tiwari, Talent Acquisition (shradha.tiwari@dsm-firmenich.com)

Equal Opportunities Commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About Dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.