Head of Project Execution Complex Projects
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - Andritz in Schio
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Job title: Head of Project Execution Complex Projects
Job family: General Management
Business area: Hydropower
Contract location: Schio, VI, IT, 36015
Working location: Schio
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
The Head of Function Project Execution Complex Projects is responsible for managing and developing the Project Execution organization dedicated to complex hydropower service, rehabilitation and modernization projects. The position leads a team of approximately 5-7 Project Managers and Project Execution professionals while maintaining direct responsibility for selected strategic and complex projects. The role ensures the successful delivery of projects in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost, profitability and customer satisfaction, both through effective leadership of the project portfolio and through direct project management activities. The position drives business performance, supports strategic growth, develops talent and promotes execution excellence across the organization
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, develop and coach a team of approximately 5-7 Project Managers and Project Execution professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and execution excellence.
- Ensure the safe,
profitable and timely execution of the assigned portfolio of complex hydropower service, rehabilitation and modernization projects.
- Maintain direct responsibility for selected strategic, complex or high-risk projects, acting as Project Manager and ensuring achievement of contractual, technical, financial and customer requirements.
- Drive project governance through regular project reviews, risk and opportunity management, escalation management and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure achievement of project financial targets, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, cost control and forecasting accuracy.
- Optimize resource allocation and workload balancing across the project portfolio, ensuring effective utilization of internal and external resources.
- Support Project Managers in the resolution of complex technical, contractual, commercial and organizational challenges.
- Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as escalation point for key customers and supporting the successful resolution of critical issues.
- Promote compliance with corporate policies, contractual obligations, quality standards, environmental requirements and EHS regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives,
lessons learned processes and best-practice sharing across projects and functions.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Site Management and other business functions to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
- Contribute to business growth by supporting bid reviews, execution strategies, project risk assessments and resource planning activities.
- Develop succession plans, competency development programs and talent growth initiatives within the Project Execution organization
TECHNICAL SKILLS (knowledge)
- Advanced Project Management principles and methodologies
- Hydropower service, rehabilitation and modernization project execution
- Contract Management and Claims Management
- Project Financial Management (budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and profitability control)
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Resource Planning and Portfolio Management
- Commercial and contractual negotiation
- Project Scheduling and Progress Monitoring
- Engineering, manufacturing, erection and commissioning processes for hydropower plants
- Customer Relationship Management
- Procurement and Supply Chain fundamentals
- Leadership of multidisciplinary and international project teams
- Advanced knowledge of ERP and Project Management Tools (SAP, Primavera, MS Project, Power BI or equivalent)
- ANDRITZ IT Tools
POSITION
- Driving Projects to Completion
- Managing Performance
- Managing Resources
- Managing Risk
- Working with Financial Information
- Negotiating Agreements
MAIN STAKEHOLDERS
Internal
Managing Director / Regional Management; Sales & Tendering; Engineering; Procurement & Supply Chain; F