DNC Project Manager
Date: Feb 24, 2026
Location: Suzhou City Jiangsu China, CN, 215126
Company: De Nora
Main tasks and responsibilities
This role oversees the full lifecycle of electro-chemical equipment projects, and will act as the primary window between clients, internal technical teams (R&D, engineering, production), and suppliers, ensuring seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
Project Planning & Initiation
- Lead client meetings to gather and clarify project requirements, including technical specifications, performance indicators, delivery timelines, and budget constraints for electro-chemical equipment.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, resource allocation (human, material, equipment), timeline schedules (using tools like Gantt charts, MS Project), and risk management plans.
- Coordinate with R&D and engineering teams to conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and cost estimates for project execution.
Project Execution & Coordination
- Oversee the end-to-end project execution, including equipment design, component procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
- Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, production, quality control, logistics) to ensure alignment with project plans, resolve technical bottlenecks, and maintain production efficiency.
- Conduct regular project progress meetings, issue status reports to clients and internal stakeholders, and proactively communicate updates, delays, or risks.
- Ensure strict adherence to industry standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, local safety regulations) and company quality management systems throughout the project lifecycle.
After-Sales Support & Client Relationship Management
- Coordinate post-delivery support, including staff training, maintenance guidance, and troubleshooting for clients to ensure smooth equipment operation.
- Address client complaints or feedback promptly, work with internal teams to implement corrective actions, and maintain long-term client relationships.
- Identify potential upselling or cross-selling opportunities based on client needs and project performance.
Project Closure & Continuous Improvement
- Lead project closure activities, including final documentation (as-built drawings, operation manuals, test reports), financial reconciliation, and team debriefings.
- Conduct post-project reviews to analyze project performance, identify successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Update project management processes, templates, and best practices based on lessons learned to enhance future project efficiency.
Education and professional experience
Educations & Language
- Bachelor’s degree or above in, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required for international client coordination. additional languages are a plus, such as Japanese and/or German.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in the electro-chemical equipment industry.
- Familiar with the full project lifecycle structure (initiation, planning, execution, control, closure) in a manufacturing or industrial equipment context.
- Knowledge of electro-chemical processes (e.g., electrolysis).
Technical & Professional Skills
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, etc.) and MS office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Understanding of industry standards and regulations related to electro-chemical equipment (e.g., safety, environmental, quality standards). Certifications in quality management (ISO 9001) or safety management (e.g., OSHA) are advantageous.
- Strong technical troubleshooting ability and familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and chemical components of electro-chemical equipment.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with a focus on detail and results.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing project requirements.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work mode (office + on-site client visits/factory supervision).
- Occasional business trips (domestic and international) to client sites or supplier facilities.
- Exposure to industrial environments (factories, production sites) where electro-chemical equipment is manufactured or installed.
Soft skills (rate importance 1= top to 12= low priority)
- People-Oriented (Build rapport with a wide range of individuals)
- Interaction (Frequently engage and communicate with others)
- Consistent (Perform predictably in repetitive situations)
- Urgency (Take immediate action)
- Versatile (Adapt to various situations with ease)
- Frequent Change (Rapidly shift between tasks)
- Organized workplace (Establish and maintain specific order in daily activities)
- Customer-Oriented (Identify and fulfil customer expectations)
- Analysis (Compile, confirm and organize information)
- Following policy (Adhere to rules, regulations or existing methods)
- Persistence (Finish tasks despite challenges or resistance)
- Competitive (Want to win or gain an advantage)