Senior Project Manager

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Job Title: Senior Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Project Manager

Assignment Type: Annually Renewable Contract

Location: Olen, Belgium

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Client: Leading Multinational Materials Technology Company

Kintec are currently partnered with a leading multinational materials technology company . They are currently recruiting for Senior Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Project Manager to be based in Olen, Belgium .

**Longer term position**

**Looking to fill 2 roles**

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Solutions (TS), CLIENT R&D in Olen, Belgium.

Technical Solutions supports global R&D projects with:

• Technical expertise.
• Maintenance of installations, pilot setups, and infrastructure.
• Execution of technical projects for modifications or new builds of installations and trial setups.

The E&I Project Manager will be responsible for managing, organizing, and preparing complex electrical and instrumentation projects. This role requires a strategic approach to project management, ensuring successful execution from initiation through to completion.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Various R&D-related projects such as:

• Shell contruction projects (new builds, lab setups).
• HVAC systems, distribution infrastructure, reactors, and ovens.
• Test and pilot installations with iterative modifications during trial runs

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the automation and electrical scope of R&D-related projects from initiation to post-delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams (Electrical Design, Automation, OT) and liaise with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to internal and external contributors.
• Draft functional analyses for automation projects (PLC/SCADA).
• Oversee OT networks and systems with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Conduct and follow up on risk assessments.
• Ensure clear communication within the project team.
• Deliver technical and financial outcomes, managing budgets typically between €25k and €1M.
• Promote awareness of quality, safety, health, wellbeing, and environmental standards.
• Manage contractor engagements and oversight.

TECHNICAL PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ Years relevant experience and a proven track record in technical project management.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and automation systems:
• Familiarity with EPLAN and Caneco
• Basic understanding of automation principles and functional analysis (no in depth development required)
• Experience with OT networks and industrial communication protocols
• Understanding of safety-related issues and risk assessment within automated environments.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.

NON-TECHNICAL PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Effective team leadership and motivation skills.
• Flexible mindset suited to dynamic R&D environments with frequent changes.
• Ability to think critically and take responsibility for project outcomes.
• Strong planning, organizational and administrative skills.
• Work accurately with a focus on quality and detail but still being able to manage multiple smaller projects at once.

METHODOLOGY/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electromechanics or equivalent, with substantial industrial experience.
• Project management certification is a plus (PMP, Prince2, ...).

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

• Fluent in Dutch speaking and writing.
• Has practical English language skills to read and understand technical documents and to conduct technical & safety discussions.