Project Manager, Tissue Machines Services Improvement Projects

5 days ago

Karlstad, Värmland, Sweden Valmet Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year
Are you ready to lead impactful improvement projects for tissue machines?Valmet's Tissue Business Area Services delivers mill and machine improvements and equipment worldwide, combining innovative technology, reliable services, and a strong focus on raw material and energy efficiency. Our mission is to help our customers improve performance and sustainability.We are now looking for a Project Manager to join our Tissue Machines Services team. In this role, you will lead modernization and upgrade projects from initiation to successful delivery ensuring technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and strong financial performance.We are looking for a driven and experienced project professional who thrives in a dynamic, global environment. You are confident in managing complex projects, building strong customer relationships, and leading cross-functional teams. You take pride in delivering high-quality results and are motivated by continuous improvement and collaboration.Your primary location will be in our Wroclaw, Gorizia or Karlstad office. Other relevant Valmet locations may be considered.Your main tasks and responsibilities include:
  • Lead planning, coordination, and execution of tissue machine improvement projects (upgrades, rebuilds, performance improvements).
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources to ensure on-time and profitable delivery.
  • Act as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Build strong customer relationships and ensure high satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and site teams to align expectations and deliverables.
  • Ensure accurate cost control, reporting, and forecasting.
  • Drive project profitability while meeting quality and performance targets.
  • Support invoicing, claim management, and contract compliance.
  • Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all project activities.
To succeed in this role, you have:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Process, Industrial, or related field).
  • Proven track record in project management within heavy manufacturing, machinery, or industrial equipment sectors.
  • Experience in tissue, board, paper or pulp industry and it´s projects is highly beneficial.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer management skills.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making capability.
  • Proficiency in English required and Polish, Swedish or Finnish seen as advantage.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural, matrix organization.
  • Willingness to travel within EU and internationally for project and customer site activities.
If you have the confidence to be able to succeed in this position even you don't fulfil all these requirements, don't hesitate to apply. We are always looking for diversity and talent.We Offer:A great opportunity to lead cutting-edge tissue machine improvement projects in an international and inspiring working environment. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and delivering results. This role offers rewarding challenges and the chance to grow professionally while making a real impact.Do you want to know more?For further information about the position, please contact Jukka Halme, Head of Engineering & Project Management, Tissue Machines Services. Tel For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, RecruiterAdditional information:If this sounds like the right place for you, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English with salary expectations as soon as possible but no later than October 31st. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period.Applications will be handled upon receipt and potential candidates contacted already during the application period. In our recruitment process we use a variety of selection methods, eg video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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