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. 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.