Project Manager

Are you ready to manage projects end-to-end in a global industrial environment, from order intake to final commissioning at customer site?

We are seeking a Project Manager - Tissue Converting to join our CAP TC team in Lucca. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget, in line with the Valmet Project Execution Model.

The position requires strong coordination skills, technical understanding of industrial machinery, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholders across engineering, production, customers, and international teams.

Primary Location: Lucca, Italy

We offer a salary ranging from €40,000 to €45,000 per year.

The selected candidate will be hired under the National Collective Agreement (CCNL) applied by Valmet Italy for Employees of the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector (Addetti all’Industria Metalmeccanica e dell’Installazione di Impianti).

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Coordination

Coordinate project activities, resources, and tasks from Order Intake to End Commissioning

Follow the Valmet Project Execution Model

Ensure project targets in terms of scope, quality, safety, delivery time, and profitability

Drive and monitor project milestones and overall progress

Manage project changes after kick-off

Organize and lead project design reviews

Risk & Issue Management

Identify project risks and define mitigation strategies

Manage issues and escalate when necessary

Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of open points

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Act as interface between customer, project team, and internal stakeholders

Maintain strong relationships with Sales and project partners

Organize and manage customer FAT at manufacturing plant

Provide regular updates to customers on project progress

Manage customer punch list and ensure closure

Team Coordination & Site Activities

Coordinate internal project team ensuring clear responsibilities and accountability

Support collaboration across engineering, production, and other departments

Act as Project Site Coordinator, including safety and technicians coordination

Ensure alignment and effective communication across all project stakeholders

Tools, Processes & Continuous Improvement

Use Valmet tools and follow internal procedures

Support improvement of ways of working and project coordination processes

Ensure proper documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

Degree in Business or equivalent

2–5 years of experience in project management

Experience in industrial environments (paper/tissue industry is a plus)

Business fluent English (minimum B2)

Availability to travel (60–100 days per year)

Preferred qualifications :

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

MS Project knowledge

Agile/Scrum certifications

Key Competencies

Project coordination and execution ownership

Leadership, team collaboration and stakeholder management

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

If you are interested in becoming part of the team, you can apply by July 18th, 2026, by filling in our online application form.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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