PMO Project Manager

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Project Manager-PMO is a critical leader in driving strategic investments, responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex, multimillion-dollar capital projects that enable and support core business functions. This role will manage projects using rigorous project management methodologies, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting, while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives.

The focus is on Cap Ex initiatives, primarily supporting melting and rolling operations in a heavy industrial steel environment.

• Manage medium and large-sized capital investment projects (typically $1M USD or larger) from conception to completion across all plant areas.
• May oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed budgets and schedules, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures to maximize return on investment.
• Ensure successful commissioning of equipment and handover to operations.
• Lead post-project evaluation, capturing lessons learned for future benchmarking.

• Effectively communicate project information to all stakeholders, including leading meetings, providing updates, managing conflict, and driving solutions with both internal and external resources.
• Track and report project performance metrics, providing clear updates to executive leadership and international steering committees.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, finance, operations, and external contractors, to drive alignment and solutions.
• Supervise contracted resources while onsite for facility improvement projects.

• Ensure capital project(s) support strategic objectives and meet deliverables to meet functional requirements and business needs.
• Develop and maintain a clear project vision, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans for execution.
• Champion best-in-class project management practices to ensure consistency, predictability, and excellence in delivery.
• Drive decision-making at critical project milestones, balancing technical, financial, and operational considerations.

• Apply extensive experience in heavy manufacturing – steel and rolling mill experience preferred.
• Ensure all documents and prints are consolidated for easy handover to plant personnel.
• Drive proactive adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards by anticipating risks and implementing preventative measures throughout project execution.

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field
• 5-10 years project management experience preferred
• 2-3 years Industrial related experience preferred
• Project Management certification (PMP or CAPM) a plus
• Knowledge and skills in AutoCAD, MS EXCEL, MS Project
• Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment
• Fluency in English required, Spanish as a second language is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10 % of the time to visit potential suppliers, acceptance tests and benchmarking other facilities

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

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