Project Manager
full-time•Alcobendas
About this role
GEA is looking for a Project Manager to lead the execution of industrial projects within the Nutrition Plant Engineering Division. This role is essential to ensuring successful project delivery in line with scope, timing, quality, and financial objectives, working closely with cross‑functional teams and following GEA’s strategic and operational standards.
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Plan, organize, and control assigned projects from handover to final acceptance.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality throughout the lifecycle.
- Lead customer communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure compliance with GEA processes, certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001), and ESG guidelines.
- Support procurement strategy and monitor supply chain actions.
- Handle scope variations, risk assessments, and project reporting.
- Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Finance for international project arrangements.
- Promote continuous improvement and contribute to lessons learned.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- For this role, proven experience with Primavera (P6) is fundamental to manage advanced scheduling, planning, and control of complex projects.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Engineering preferred).
- PMP certification or equivalent (preferred).
- 4+ years of project execution experience, ideally as Lead Engineer or Group Manager.
- Proficient in MS Office, Power BI, and ERP; MS Project is a plus.
- Strong understanding of project finance and contract management.
- Spanish (native) & English C1 (mandatory); French is an asset.
- Strategic, results‑oriented, detail‑driven, and sustainability‑minded.
- Experience managing multicultural teams; influential and trusted collaborator.
- Proactive, accountable, customer‑focused, methodical, adaptable, and process‑oriented.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
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Other facts
Tech stack
Project Management,Primavera,Engineering,PMP Certification,Project Execution,MS Office,Power BI,ERP,Project Finance,Contract Management,Spanish,English,Communication Skills,Negotiation Skills,Conflict Resolution,Sustainability
About GEA Group
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.
GEA provides resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: http://www.gea.com
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Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
What you'll do
- The Project Manager will plan, organize, and control industrial projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with scope, timing, quality, and financial objectives. This includes managing project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality while coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Project Manager do at GEA Group?
As a Project Manager at GEA Group, you will: the Project Manager will plan, organize, and control industrial projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with scope, timing, quality, and financial objectives. This includes managing project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality while coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders..
Why join GEA Group as a Project Manager?
GEA Group is a leading Industrial Machinery Manufacturing company.
Is the Project Manager position at GEA Group remote?
The Project Manager position at GEA Group is based in Alcobendas, Community of Madrid, Spain. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Project Manager position at GEA Group?
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