The posting
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.
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.
