Durr Systems Italy S.p.A., a proud member of the multinational Dürr Group, is a global leader in providing cutting-edge automotive assembly systems. We deliver highly innovative products and services that cover every critical stage of vehicle production. At Dürr Group, we foster a culture of continuous innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our employees are empowered to grow professionally and contribute to advanced automotive manufacturing solutions worldwide.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager Service, who is responsible for the successful execution of retrofit, modernization, relocation and service projects within existing customer production facilities. The position is primarily focused on project delivery while also providing technical-commercial support to the Sales Team during opportunity development, cost estimation, proposal preparation and customer presentations.
The role operates mainly in the automotive paint shop environment, covering key processes and systems such as pretreatment and electrocoating, sealing, paint application, curing ovens, material handling, automation and controls.
Your Tasks
Lead service, retrofit, modernization and brownfield projects from project award to final acceptance
Define execution strategies, schedules, milestones and resource plans
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, commissioning and suppliers
Manage project risks, opportunities, change orders and claims
Act as primary customer contact during project execution and coordinate site assessments, installation, shutdown, start-up and commissioning activities
Monitor project budgets, costs, profitability, cash flow and forecasts, and manage subcontractors and suppliers from technical and commercial perspectives
Support Sales during customer visits, workshops, opportunity assessments, technical clarification meetings and proposal presentations
Develop conceptual execution plans and installation strategies, prepare cost estimations, and support quotation preparation, profitability evaluations and risk assessments
Present technical solutions to customers, support negotiations, and identify future service, upgrade and modernization opportunities
Your Skills
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Automation Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial project management, including retrofit, brownfield, relocation or modernization projects
Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting and financial control
Proven cost estimation capabilities and strong commercial awareness
Good understanding of industrial plant engineering and site activities
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, presentation and negotiation capabilities
Customer-oriented mindset with a business development attitude
Fluent Italian and English; German is a plus
Availability for domestic and international travel
Gross Annual Salary (RAL): From 45.000 to 55.000 euros
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