Project Manager EMEA (m/f/d)

De Nora is an Italian multinational company and a global leader in electrochemical technologies. Since 1923, we've been developing advanced solutions for industrial processes, water treatment, and the energy transition, including green hydrogen, transforming scientific innovation into real-world, scalable impact. We value learning, innovation, and professional growth, offering our professionals the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-tech projects with global relevance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, guided by sustainability, collaboration, and respect, where different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives are valued.

 

About the role As part of the Integrated Water Solutions business segment within De Nora's Water Technologies, you will be based in Stuttgart, Germany, and lead industrial water and wastewater projects from contract award through to successful handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual and technical requirements.

Responsibilities Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Manage all project stakeholders and interfaces across clients, engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors
• Act as main point of contact for clients and ensure clear, transparent communication

Project Cost Control & Contract Management

• Own and drive project financial performance, ensuring achievement of gross margin targets
• Develop and control budgets, monitor costs, and implement corrective actions when needed
• Identify risks and opportunities and manage contract/claim processes
• Perform change management at project level helping individuals understand, internalize and support a change

Project & Resource Planning

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ensure on-time delivery through effective monitoring and coordination

Technical Project Management

• Coordinate engineering activities and ensure efficient workload distribution
• Participate in technical meetings and ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements

Quality, Safety & Site Execution

• Ensure HSE compliance and coordinate site execution activities
• Oversee construction and commissioning to ensure quality and contractual compliance
• Ensure successful system handover to the client

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress, performance, and KPIs
• Provide clear reporting and drive continuous project improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or comparable technical qualification
• Extended experience in project management of industrial plant projects (€1–10M), including parallel projects
• Strong expertise in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills incl. leading project teams (5+ people)
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
• Experience in risk and contract management
• Ability to work with technical drawings and documentation
• Proficient in MS Office and project tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Fluent in English and German
• Willingness to travel (EMEA)
• Valid driver’s license B
• EPC and/or pipeline construction experience is a plus

Benefits

• Your well-being matters – benefit from a flexible health budget you can use for preventive medical check-ups, glasses, professional dental cleanings, and more.
• Your future is important to us – we support your long-term financial security with a company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge) and up to 20% employer contribution.
• Your everyday life should be easier – enjoy access to a Corporate Benefits program with exclusive discounts and special offers across a wide range of shops, brands, and products.
• Stay mobile and sustainable – with our company bike leasing program, you can easily lease your dream bike while promoting your health and protecting the environment.
• Your health is important to us – that’s why we continue to support you financially beyond the statutory 6 weeks in case of illness

Recruiting Process Our selection process is designed to foster mutual understanding between the candidate and De Nora. It typically includes technical interviews, and in-depth discussions with the Hiring Manager and HR, promoting a dialogue that supports alignment on expectations, role scope, and values, and enables an informed decision for both parties.  

To learn more about the different steps and how to best prepare, please read the dedicated article on our Open Blog: Job interview at De Nora.

Kindly ensure that all application documents are submitted in English.

 

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