Director, Projects, North America
- JP717 Valmet K.K.
- Atlanta, GA
- 7mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Are you a passionate leader looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Atlanta, Georgia region?
Are you a passionate leader with a sharp customer focus and strong performance management skills?
If so, you could be our next Director, Projects NA (North America) — leading the Automation Solutions Business Area’s North American project organization, responsible for Automation Project Management and Engineering.
Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.
As Director, Projects NA, you’ll head a team of ~40 professionals and a broad partner network, delivering mission-critical automation solutions across industries like pulp & paper, energy, marine, and other process sectors – ensuring a great variety and new challenges for every day. You’ll be part of a global Operations team of 700 experts across 21 countries.
Your mission:
Drive customer deliveries with high efficiency, profitability, and long-term satisfaction
Lead competence development of your team and foster a culture of quality and safety
Manage delivery processes and collaborate closely with North America sales and service teams
This role reports to the Vice President, Operations of the Automation Solutions Business Area and is part of the Global Operations Management Team. The position is based in Atlanta, USA, with travel required.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a leader who:
Leads by example and empowers their team
Is approachable, decisive, and skilled at delegation
Deep understanding of the automation industry and project management
Thrives in a matrix organization and drives change
Builds trust and influence across internal and external stakeholders
Communicates effectively in English (written and verbal)
Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in automation, engineering, or business management
Your success will be measured by:
Customer satisfaction
Delivery process and project end-to-end efficiency
Profitability of our business in NA
HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) targets
We offer
A senior leadership role with autonomy and impact
A dynamic, global environment full of challenges and opportunities
A chance to grow your influence and change management capabilities
As well as a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.
Additional Information
Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.
To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 14,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers