Type of contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Experience level:

Management

Remote work:

Possible

Job field:

Project Management

Status:

Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

Posting date:

2023/07/03

Job number:

DE_RS_12162

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Your responsibilities

You will play a significant role in the international project management of chemical/industrial plant construction projects with high volume/complexity (i.e. EPC projects on turnkey and lumps sum basis).
Responsibility for strategic and operational planning and execution is in your hands in this exclusive role.
You do manage but lead a project team consisting of motivated and diverse members. You co-develop their goals and promote achievements.
You confidently move in an agile matrix organization and you represent the projects towards our customers.
You report directly to the Global Head of Project Management and act as an interface to various Operating Units of thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH.
Furthermore, implementing and promoting our forward-looking business strategy is part of this position.
With your wealth of experience you are responsible for the independent planning, structuring and processing of the execution as well as the active management of risks.
With your profound expertise you support the preparation of bids related to project management input such as schedules, hourly estimates and execution concepts.
You are responsible for the internal and external coordination of the relevant internal and external stakeholders incl. the customer and appear confident and experienced in this.

Your profile

You have a master's degree or PhD in engineering, ideally in mechanical engineering, process engineering or a similar discipline.
You have at least 15 years of professional experience in significant Project Management roles, mainly executing chemical plant construction projects.
In addition to that, you have also gained experience in project controls.
You convince with your excellent intercultural communication skills on every organizational level.
A sense of responsibility, the ability to work in a team, flexibility, pragmatism and commitment are characteristics that make you stand out.
Business fluent English as well as a result-oriented way of working is an absolute requirement.
Project Management Certification in accordance to PMI, Prince or IPMA.
Solid knowledge of the common MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Primavera.
The willingness to travel worldwide.

Your benefits

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, please apply online now under specification of your salary requirement and your notice period.

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Sven Thier
Recruiting Expert

Important to us

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Company

The Uhde business unit combines decades of experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of chemical plants. Our product range includes leading technologies in the fields of fertilizers, electrolysis, polymers, base chemicals, high-pressure solutions, coke plants and refining as well as innovative storage solutions for the growing renewables sector. Based on a unique combination of engineering experience, project management expertise and leading, resource-friendly processes, we develop customized solutions that enable chemical manufacturers around the world to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview. Due to the Corona pandemic, these interviews can currently also take place digitally. The best thing to do is to contact your local recruiting expert directly.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

Project Director (m/f/d) Chemical Plant Industry

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH

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