Project manager - End of Line
Pubblicato il 25-08-2026 - Ima in Argelato
Who We Are
The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D; and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.
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For the IMA BFB Division, we are looking for a PROJECT MANAGER - End-of-Line Automation. IMA BFB designs and manufactures secondary end-of-line packaging machines and complete packaging lines for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries.
The Role
- Manage projects in accordance with customer requirements, planning activities, timelines, and costs in detail.
- Collaborate with the relevant Sales Manager/Product Manager on any necessary revisions to orders and contractual terms.
- Prepare and share with the project team the technical specifications (MIP) and ensure the distribution of all documents valid at the time of order entry (e.g., URS, Deviation List).
- Develop the project schedule (Gantt chart) together with Logistics and Operations and manage all project phases (Design Review, Design Validation, FAT, etc.).
- Organize and lead both internal and customer kick-off meetings.
- Coordinate periodic project progress meetings with the support team, sharing project control documents and checklists (Project Issue List, Deviation List, post-FAT Punch List, etc.).
- Manage communication with the customer,
monitoring contractual obligations together with the Project Assistant and handling any Change Orders, including their formalization and implementation planning.
- Keep the Sales Manager and Management informed of any project issues, managing customer escalations when required.
- Plan, manage, and participate in all key project phases, including FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and ensure the closure of the post-FAT Punch List while coordinating the handover of information and deliverables to the SAT (After-Sales) team.
Experience & Skills
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role within the automatic machinery and/or industrial sector, with a strong background in project-based and order-driven environments.
- Degree in Management Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Proficiency in project planning software (e.g., Microsoft Project).
What Will Set You Apart
- Previous experience using SAP and/or CRM systems.
- Strong responsiveness and interpersonal skills.
Compensation Package
The initial gross annual salary (RAL) will be €38,000, in accordance with the Italian Metalworking Industry Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanica Industria), with the possibility of an increase based on the candidate’s experience and competencies, in line with objective and gender-neutral evaluation criteria.
What We Offer
• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context. • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.
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