Project Manager
Pubblicato il 08-09-2026 - Bonfiglioli in Bologna
ABOUT BONFIGLIOLI
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy.
Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide in 20 countries and 18 production facilities, with a wide network comprising 550 distributors and over 5.000 employees.
Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers behind our growth as a company and team.
We are looking for a Project Manager Business Project Portfolio to join our Team based in Calderara di Reno (BO).
MISSION In this role you will be responsible for framing, planning, and executing business projects based on customer requests and business priorities, ensuring the achievement of project timelines, profitability, and quality targets while fostering innovation and adaptability. This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, lead high-impact initiatives, and contribute to shaping the future product pipeline and business outcomes of I&A.;
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Initiating
- Define the project scope together with the team and prepare the project charter to align everyone with the main objectives.
- Form the project team in collaboration with the relevant departments.
- Identify both internal and external stakeholders and establish an effective communication management plan.
Project Planning
- Identify potential risks and develop an appropriate risk mitigation plan.
- Support cost evaluation and the preparation of the capital budgeting model (Project Sustainability Analysis).
- Develop the project schedule and effectively communicate it to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide top management with an overview of the project’s key risks and opportunities during the Gate Review.
Project Executing
- Lead and coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with team efforts.
- Ensure achievement of key milestones: prototype, pre-series, and SOP.
- Guarantee overall project targets are met (timeline, profitability, quality).
- Identify and implement corrective actions to address deviations from baseline.
Project Monitoring
- Collect, analyze, and report deviations from baseline targets (scope, risks, schedule, profitability, quality).
- Provide both individual project updates and overall program overviews to keep top management informed on plan status.
- Conduct regular alignment meetings with the team to monitor project progress.
Project Closing
- Follow up on the project launch for several months after SOP implementation to support departments involved in the series production phase, if needed.
- Conduct lessons learned meetings and prepare the related documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Management/Industrial Engineering.
- 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience in the mechanical or industrial sector is preferred.
- Good knowledge of ERP systems is considered a plus.
- Project management skills.
- English proficiency at least at B1 level.
- Proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to take initiative.
- Result-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on achieving objectives.
- Humility and collaborative attitude, with a willingness to learn and work effectively within a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE The annual compensation range for this position is € 35,000 - € 40,000, with additional benefits.
This compensation range has been determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the scope of the role, required skills, relevant professional experience, qualifications, and level of responsibility.
Additional information regarding compensation, benefits, and career progression criteria will be provided during the recruitment process.
Location: Calderara di Reno.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without any discrimination.