Since 1922, Rotarex has been a global leader in high-performance valves, regulators and equipment for a wide range of gas applications. Our solutions are used across demanding industries including medical, food and beverage, automotive, semiconductor, fire protection, research and many others.

With nearly 2,000 highly skilled employees across a global network, Rotarex combines industrial expertise, innovation and a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

📍 Location: Lintgen, Luxembourg

Ongoing relocation to our new Industry 4.0 manufacturing site in Bissen, designed to offer a modern, innovative and comfortable working environment for our employees.

🎯 Your mission

As a Project Manager, you will lead selected cross-functional projects from initiation through to successful delivery.

Working closely with teams across R&D, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, IT and other key functions, you will ensure that projects are delivered in line with their technical, quality, cost and timing objectives.

Your role will be to provide structure, coordination and leadership throughout the project lifecycle while anticipating risks, solving complex issues and ensuring effective communication between all stakeholders.

🚀 Your key responsibilities

Project planning and organization

You will be responsible for structuring and organizing projects to ensure clear objectives and efficient execution:

Set up and maintain project structures, including project timelines, team organization, budgets and resource planning
Develop detailed project plans covering milestones, work plans, critical paths, risk management, cost and benefit analysis, staffing requirements and budgets
Define, agree on and cascade project objectives to all relevant stakeholders
Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure that everyone works towards common objectives
Organize project meetings and key review sessions, including technical reviews and launch readiness reviews
Assign and coordinate the activities required from the different functions involved in the project
Monitor project progress and follow up on the completion of actions to ensure the project is delivered on time

Project coordination and prioritization

In a dynamic environment where multiple requests and priorities may arise simultaneously, you will play a key role in ensuring that project resources are focused on the right activities:

Analyze, filter and prioritize incoming requests based on project priorities, business needs and available resources
Ensure that the prioritization of customer requests is aligned and agreed upon with the Sales team
Manage competing priorities and support teams in maintaining focus on the most critical activities
Coordinate the different departments involved in the project, including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, IT and Sales
Ensure alignment between project requirements, operational capabilities and available resources

Project performance and risk management

You will actively monitor project performance and identify potential risks before they impact project delivery:

Systematically identify, assess and manage technical, financial, operational and project-related risks
Develop and coordinate appropriate mitigation and corrective action plans
Monitor project performance against customer and internal targets
Ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality requirements, development budgets, cost objectives and project milestones
Manage project cost calculations in collaboration with Purchasing, Production and Controlling
Monitor project profitability and contribute to the achievement of internal financial objectives
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team whenever possible
Escalate critical issues to management when they cannot be resolved within the project team
Make informed decisions based on technical, financial, quality and timing considerations

Customer and supplier coordination

You will contribute to ensuring efficient coordination with external stakeholders while working closely with the relevant internal teams:

Support customer communication regarding project timing, project status, changes and key milestones
Coordinate customer-related actions in close collaboration with the Sales department
Help ensure that customer expectations and requirements are clearly communicated internally
Support the preparation of customer communications using the appropriate language and format
Coordinate supplier-related activities and support communication with suppliers in collaboration with the Purchasing department
Follow up on supplier-related actions that may impact project timing, cost, quality or technical requirements

Communication, reporting and documentation

Clear and reliable communication will be essential to the successful delivery of your projects:

Communicate project objectives, priorities and progress to the project team and management
Prepare and contribute to project reviews, progress reports and management updates
Ensure that project documentation is complete, accurate and regularly updated
Maintain project plans, action lists, risk assessments, meeting minutes and other key project records
Record and distribute meeting minutes and ensure appropriate follow-up of agreed actions
Use and maintain project management databases and centralized information systems to ensure reliable and consistent information
Encourage the use of common project management tools and processes to maintain a single and reliable source of information
Provide timely feedback on project team performance to the relevant functional managers when appropriate

🧠 Your profile

Education and technical background

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
A Master's degree would be considered an advantage
Strong ability to understand, analyze and absorb technical information
Knowledge of beverage systems would be a strong advantage
Knowledge of valves and pressure regulators would also be highly appreciated

Professional experience

At least 5 years of experience in project or program management
Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience in sectors such as Medical, Automotive or Food & Beverage would be considered an advantage
Proven experience managing complex and cross-functional projects
Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools and techniques
Experience managing project budgets, costs and financial aspects would be an advantage

Technical and project management skills

Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling and resource management
Ability to develop and manage project timelines, milestones and critical paths
Experience with risk management and problem-solving methodologies
Ability to monitor project budgets, costs and profitability
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and demanding environment
Ability to filter and prioritize requests based on project and business priorities
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project
Knowledge of financial management would be an advantage

Languages

Fluent in English and French both written and spoken
German would be considered strong assets

🤝 Your professional strengths

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and engage cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with project objectives
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable making decisions based on technical, financial, timing and quality considerations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong focus on quality and customer requirements
Ability to manage conflicts constructively and bring stakeholders towards common objectives
Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and different working environments
Willingness to travel occasionally when required

🌟 Why join us?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of strategic and technically challenging projects within an international industrial environment.

You will work at the heart of the organization, bringing together different technical and operational teams to transform complex requirements into successful industrial projects.

It is a role with significant visibility and impact, offering the opportunity to develop your leadership, project management and technical expertise while contributing directly to the success and growth of Rotarex.

🌟 What you will find at Rotarex

The strength of a global industrial group combined with a family-oriented company culture
Real opportunities for training, development and career progression
Flexible working hours, depending on the position, supporting a healthy work-life balance
Numerous social benefits, including additional holidays, bonuses and a social fund
A new Industry 4.0 manufacturing site in Bissen, offering an ultramodern working environment (canteens, fitness center, free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, air conditioning...)
Easy access and free parking
Additional benefits including a Sympass card and preferential partnerships for banking, health insurance and mobile phone plans
Company events that promote team spirit, collaboration and a strong sense of belonging

Recruitment process

1st interview: Teams interview with HR and the Hiring Manager
2nd interview: On-site interview including a site visit

Only applications submitted through our official application process will be considered.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

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Ready to start your engineering career with Rotarex? Join us and help shape the next generation of innovative industrial solutions!