Global Project Manager - Global Filler Metals

Requirements

• Experience in engineered products, materials, or industrial manufacturing.
• Formal project management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent).
• Experience with product data structures, master data governance, or portfolio management.
• Exposure to digitalization or workflow transformation initiatives.
• Success Measures
• Predictable, on-time delivery of global projects.
• Reduced project delays, rework, and escalations.
• High data accuracy, consistency, and usability supporting GPM.
• Adoption of standardized project governance and workflows.
• Improved cross-functional alignment and execution efficiency.
• What we can offer:
• Additional Benefits: Annual performance bonus, car allowance, service-based financial bonuses.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy flexibility with a modern hybrid work environment.
• LinkedIn Learning Access: Expand your skills with unlimited learning opportunities.
• Continuous Performance Feedback: Grow through regular, structured performance discussions.
• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values your contribution.
• Career Opportunities: Grow and develop your career in alignment with your aspirations.
• 🚀 Please send your English CV - and let's Shape the Future Together!

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Additional Information

Job Description: Global Project Manager- Global Filler Metals 🌎 At ESAB, innovation has been driving our business for more than 100 years. Today, we continue to develop advanced welding and cutting solutions that help shape the future of manufacturing worldwide. 📍 Gothenburg, Sweden Position Purpose The Global Project Manager has global responsibility for establishing, leading, and continuously improving project management excellence across the Global Filler Metals organization and leading and delivering complex, high-value projects across multiple geographies, business units, and time zones. This senior role requires a seasoned professional who combines strategic vision with rigorous delivery discipline, operating at the intersection of business transformation, cross-functional collaboration, and executive stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will serve as the primary accountability holder for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards - while navigating the unique challenges of global operations including cultural diversity, regulatory variation, and distributed teams. Key Accountabilities Global Project Management Governance: Establish and own the global project management framework, standards, and governance model for Global Filler Metals. Define portfolio prioritization, stage gates, milestone reviews, escalation paths, and execution KPIs. Ensure clear accountability and ownership across GPM, R&D, sourcing, operations, and regional teams within a matrix organization. Provide leadership to ensure on-time, predictable delivery of critical global and cross-functional initiatives. Project Delivery & Execution: Drive disciplined execution, transparency, and follow-through, reducing delays and recurring escalations. Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation through to closure, including planning, execution, monitoring, and benefits realization Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, and risks across global workstreams Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestone schedules, and critical path analyses: Ensure delivery against agreed KPIs, tolerances, and stage gate criteria Manage project interdependencies and interfaces with other programs and business change initiatives Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, sponsors, and global stakeholders across cultures and time zones Facilitate Steering Committee meetings, working groups, and cross-functional workshops Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communication plans Act as primary point of escalation and resolution for all project-related issues Represent the project at Functional leadership level and in external partner/vendor meetings as required Required Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field. Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-functional initiatives at a senior leadership level. Proven success operating in complex, matrix-based industrial or manufacturing organizations. Strong executive communication, stakeholder influence, and change leadership capabilities. Fluent in English. Swedish is a merit

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