Project Manager

About the Company

About Volpak

Volpak is a leading organization headquartered in Santa Perpétua de Mogoda, Spain. As a key player in pouch-type packaging for over 40 years, we specialize in designing horizontal form-fill-seal, vertical multi-lane, and cartoning machines. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions in consumer goods products, such as sauces & condiments, dairy, and confectionery, while extending its capabilities to meet the needs of other sectors like pet food, home care and chemicals. We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about Volpak and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.volpak.com.

Volpak is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Operations team at Volpak. Reporting hierarchically and functionally to the Project Manager Leader, the successful candidate will lead multiple projects for Key Account customers with sites worldwide.

The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, establish clear project objectives and act as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders. The role is accountable for project delivery in line with agreed cost, timing, quality and technical requirements, from order issuance through installation and Site Acceptance Testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage customer orders from issuance through installation and completion of Site Acceptance Testing.
• Ensure that projects meet agreed cost, timing, quality and User Requirement Specification targets.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute effective communication plans for customers, project teams and senior internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor project schedules, ensuring the effective allocation of resources.
• Identify project risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans in collaboration with Engineering and other relevant departments.
• Monitor project performance and recommend schedule, cost or resource adjustments when required.
• Control project costs and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate third-party equipment integration and ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Manage project-related administrative activities, including quotations and purchase requests.
• Comply with applicable quality, safety, health and environmental requirements, including the correct use of assigned personal protective equipment and responsible waste management.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years of proven project management experience in the machinery sector. Experience in the automotive, aeronautics or pharmaceutical sectors may also be considered.
• Formal project management training or a master’s degree in Project Management.
• Experience managing projects involving third-party equipment integration.
• Previous experience managing projects for customers based in the United States.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Fluency in Spanish or Catalan and a high level of English.
• Strong leadership, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent customer-facing, internal communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, flexible and results-oriented approach, with the ability to operate effectively in changing environments.
• Availability to travel internationally, approximately 20–25% of working time.

Preferred qualifications include a high level of French, SAP knowledge, experience with Lean methodologies, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or Kanban.

Our Offer

Compensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 46,400, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate’s qualifications and fit for the role.

A range of additional benefits, such as insurance coverage, is also available in accordance with Company policy.

Join the Team!

Join Volpak and contribute to the delivery of complex international projects for Key Account customers. Submit your application online to be considered for the role.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Job Reference: CGS13609