Project Leader I

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive professional to lead strategic projects, transforming ideas into results within a dynamic and cross-functional environment. Key Highlights: 1. Lead strategic and high-impact projects 2. Autonomy and visibility in decision-making 3. Work across engineering, products, and corporate projects We are looking for a proactive professional with strategic vision and passion for turning ideas into results to lead strategic and high-impact projects within the organization. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys challenges, dynamic environments, and cross-functional engagement—leading process engineering initiatives, new product development, and corporate projects with strong interdepartmental and strategic stakeholder collaboration. Here, you will have autonomy, visibility, and a pivotal role in decision-making—from business case development and feasibility analysis through implementation and final project delivery—ensuring excellence in scope, timeline, cost, and quality. More than managing schedules, we seek someone capable of mobilizing people, connecting departments, anticipating risks, and driving execution with ownership mindset, analytical perspective, and results focus. If you are hands-on, enjoy leading change, promoting improvements, and working on projects that deliver real business impact, we want to meet you. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Lead new product, engineering, and corporate improvement projects alongside multidisciplinary teams, ensuring deliverables align with the company’s strategic objectives; * Manage end-to-end projects—from business case development and investment management (CAPEX/OPEX) to execution and closure; * Plan, monitor, and control project schedules, resources, costs, risks, and KPIs, ensuring high performance throughout execution; * Ensure application of best practices in project management per internal methodology and PMBOK principles; * Proactively identify risks, deviations, and opportunities, implementing corrective actions and mitigation plans; * Maintain continuous alignment among stakeholders, leadership, and involved teams, ensuring clear communication and effective expectation management; * Facilitate project tracking and governance meetings, leading follow-up forums and decision-making sessions; * Support continuous improvement initiatives for company processes, methodologies, and project governance. **Requirements and Qualifications** Mandatory Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree completed in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields; * MBA in Project Management (in progress or completed); * Solid experience in corporate project management, engineering, or product development; * Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices (PMBOK); * Experience managing CAPEX/OPEX investments and financial feasibility analysis; * Advanced English proficiency; * Analytical, collaborative profile with strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Desirable Requirements: * PMP certification; * Knowledge of Project Portfolio Management; * Experience in industrial environments and innovation projects; * Experience in organizational transformation and process improvement. **Additional Information** **We care about the well-being of our Feras and offer benefits such as:** * Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Joinville-SC). * Flexible Working Hours; * Meal Allowance; * Year-End Gift; * Health Insurance; * Dental Insurance; * Life Insurance; * Private Pension Plan; * Wellhub (formerly Gympass); * Birthday Day Off; * Citizen Company: extended maternity and paternity leave. * Discount on our products; * Annual Bonus (Profit Sharing); * Up to 50% discount on medications; * Health Programs. With over 80 years in the market, we are a Brazilian multinational leader in construction solutions, with strong international presence and nearly 5,000 professionals operating across 5 countries. What drives us is our purpose: caring for water to transform people’s quality of life in the communities where we operate. Our team consists of individuals who embrace this same purpose—and together, we rank among the best multinationals to work for in Latin America, according to the Great Place to Work 2024-2025 ranking. We value diversity in a multicultural, respectful, and inclusive environment that empowers your talent. We believe our strongest connection is with people—and here, you are free to be who you are. Do you feel this connection? Join our team! Click here and follow us on LinkedIn.