IT Lead Project Manager

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role ============== **Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.**  Join Sulzer’s transformation journey as a lead IT Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact IT initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to manage a diverse project portfolio, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the modernization of our IT landscape by identifying opportunities for leveraging technology to drive business growth, improve processes and enhance productivity. This is a unique chance to drive meaningful change and develop your career in a dynamic, global environment. **Your main tasks and responsibilities:**  **Portfolio & Project Management**   * Lead and guide overall execution of multiple IT Projects, ensuring alignment with Sulzer’s strategic priorities.  * Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery, budget adherence and manage interdependencies between projects.  * Maintain project documentation, status reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.  **Governance & Methodology**   * Apply and promote consistent project management methodologies, tools, and reporting standards.  * Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and contribute to process improvement initiatives.  **Stakeholder Management**   * Build strong relationships with business leaders and IT stakeholders to ensure project objectives meet business needs, leading the IT project Steering Committees.  * Act as a key point of contact for project-related communication and issue resolution.  * Proactively engage in business partnering, acting as a trusted advisor to business divisions and supporting the identification, prioritization, and management of IT demands to maximize value delivery.  **Demand Management**  * Lead the demand management process by capturing, evaluating, and prioritizing business requirements, ensuring alignment with Sulzer’s strategic objectives and resource availability.  * Facilitate transparent decision-making on project selection and resource allocation.  **Vendor & Financial Management**   * Support vendor selection, contract management, and performance tracking for project-related services.  * Assist in project budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.  **Operational Excellence**   * Drive efficiency in project delivery and resource allocation.  * Champion continuous improvement and simplification across project processes and tools.  **Sulzer Core Ambition Program**  * Actively contribute to the SulzerCore Ambition Program by ensuring that all project and portfolio activities support the organizations goals and strategic ambitions.  **Team Collaboration & Development**   * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture of accountability and excellence.  * Mentor junior project managers or team members as needed.  * Drive efficiency across IT operations, including resource allocation, vendor management, and performance tracking.  * Champion continuous improvement and simplification across the IT landscape, including consolidation of tools and platforms.  **OneSulzer Culture**  * Promote and embody the OneSulzer mindset by fostering collaboration with an “Entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork”, challenging the status quo, and supporting a unified, “Customer focus” culture across all divisions and teams.  **Desired Experience & Qualifications** * 9+ years of professional experience in IT and business/industry environments * At least 5 years of experience in team management and leadership roles * Strong experience with project methods and methodologies * Solid knowledge of operating models (Ops Models) * Proven experience in financial management within IT or project-driven environments * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field * Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent practical experience * Fluent in English * Strong leadership and communication skills * Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously * Experience in stakeholder engagement and change management * Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail * Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multicultural environment * Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical solutions into business terms * Deep appreciation for Sulzer’s divisional complexity and entrepreneurial culture * Ability to challenge the status quo and promote a unified OneSulzer mindset * Strategic thinker with strong operational rigor and a clear bias for execution What we offer you ================= •    A permanent contract. •    A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives. •    Restaurant tickets •    Be part of an experienced, international team. •    A good vibe working environment. •    Enjoy great office facilities and a perfect location in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, making your work experience both comfortable and convenient. •    Other fringe benefits   No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.  Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.   We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.