Senior Project Manager Gas Turbines; m​/v​/x

Position: Senior Project Manager Gas Turbines (m/v/x)
Location: Venlo

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, long‑term customer contracts (e.g., LTSA / framework agreements) and high‑risk projects. You’ll be the key link between our customers and internal teams—bringing people together, keeping delivery on track, and building strong, long‑term partnerships. In this role, you’ll lead cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment, communicate confidently with senior customer stakeholders, and spot opportunities to grow the business.

Main accountabilities and tasks

Ensure contractual execution within cost, time, quality and Sulzer PM standards

Manage financial performance of customer contracts, including cost control, forecasting and invoicing aligned with as‑sold budgets and milestones

Act as primary customer interface: contract updates, issue resolution, claims, variations and addenda negotiations

Present contract progress to senior management on a regular basis

Create and maintain customer, contract and project data, proposals, TOA calculations, purchase orders and scope releases in the Business Management System Coordinate project handovers and communication between customers, execution centers and operations

Lead and manage project teams within a matrix organization

Ensure full contractual compliance, handle NCRs and customer complaints

Develop business insights, business cases and support continuous improvement initiatives

Support customer visits, ensure safety inductions, PPE compliance and ESH requirements

Promote quality improvements, safety awareness and identify risks and improvement opportunities, escalating with recommended solutions

What we're looking for:

9+ years of experience in project and contract management, preferably in complex and international environments

Experience with gas turbines is mandatory

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; project management background is a plus Recognized project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, PM²) or equivalent degree

Strong experience in contract and commercial management, including legal aspects

Confident communication and negotiation skills at senior customer management level

Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrix organization

Strong communication skills; proactive, well‑organized and solution‑driven people manager

Fluent English required

Willingness to travel 25–50% worldwide

What we offer you 8% holiday allowance and up to 40 days of annual leaveA solid pension scheme with attractive employer contribution

Travel allowance for commuting (EUR 0.23/km, tax-free)
Free coffee, tea and water , plus access to an on-site canteen with fresh and affordable meals

Free parking on-site Employee benefit programs such as Bike leasing with tax advantages and Gym contributionA staff association offering social activities and seasonal gifts

Training and development opportunities aligned with your role and personal development plan Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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