Project Manager

Valmet

Project Manager leading complex pulp, energy, and circularity projects for Valmet, a global process-industry technology provider. Managing customers, contracts, budgets, risks, and execution from contract to completion.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeShanghai • 🇨🇳 ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the pulp & paper or process industries, focusing on contract management, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in leading complex projects while ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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Project Management ExpertiseContract ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingStakeholder CommunicationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionScope ManagementCost ManagementQuality ManagementTechnical UnderstandingComplex Project HandlingHSE CoordinationDocumentation ManagementPerformance MonitoringSales Support

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationNegotiation SkillsProactive MindsetProblem-Solving AttitudeTrust Building

Industry Keywords

Pulp & PaperProcess IndustriesEngineering DegreeProject PhasesCustomer RelationshipsTravel WillingnessInternal Teams CoordinationExternal Partners CoordinationMilestone ManagementClaims Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full project execution from contract to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met
Act as the main customer contact and coordinate communication across internal teams and external partners
Manage contracts, changes, claims, milestones, and deliverables
Drive project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
Coordinate procurement, HSE, and documentation activities
Monitor progress and report project performance
Ensure safe execution while supporting site activities and warranty delivery
Support sales activities and manage customer relationships across project phases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (pulp & paper, mechanics, energy, or related field)
5+ years of project management experience in pulp & paper or process industries
Strong project management expertise
Experience handling complex industrial projects
Advanced English proficiency, spoken and written
Willingness to travel as required by project needs
Strong technical understanding
Ability to lead diverse stakeholders and manage complex project environments
Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and risks
Clear communication and confident negotiation skills
Ability to build trust across customer organizations
Proactive mindset and problem-solving attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive insurance
Team-building events
Employee clubs
Flexible internal mobility program
International, collaborative work environment
Modern tools
Continuous learning opportunities
Professional development opportunities
Flexible ways of working
Work-life balance support