Project Quality Leader

What will you do? The Project Quality Leader (PQL) is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of project quality are managed and maintained across projects throughout their lifecycle. The PQL collaborates with various departments to oversee quality assurance and control activities, identify potential quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations. Key responsibilities In project selling Review quality requirements, identify quality risks and define appropriate mitigation plans. Assess quality assurance and quality control requirements and detect deviations. Support Tendering Managers in estimating the resources (hours + costs) needed for project quality. Prepare Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Project Quality Control Plan / Inspection Test Plan (PQCP / ITP) and any additional quality documents required by the customer. Review quality tender specifications and qualification. In project execution Participate in the tender & project kick‑off, and in the project review governance when quality is necessary. Coordinate the creation, completion and approval of quality documentation. Monitor performance metrics to track quality performance throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct internal assessments, inspections and audits to assess compliance with project quality standards. Coordinate the correction and preventive actions for project non‑conformities, leading communication and problem solving with the customer. Identify areas for improvement at the project level and coordinate corrective & preventive actions for quality issues as per SE directives. Ensure compliance with the existing quality and customer satisfaction processes and train team members on quality processes and procedures. Lead customer interviews during project execution, collect regular customer feedback and build action plans to ensure satisfaction. Transversal responsibilities Lead or contribute to cross‑analysis of project quality KPIs and lessons‑learnt offers and solutions quality. Lead or contribute to customer interviews to collect and analyze feedback. Provide expertise, guidance and support to project teams on quality‑related matters based on prior experience. Contribute to developing, implementing and improving quality assurance and control processes. Participate as a quality SME in the supplier qualification process led by Supply Chain. Plan and lead quality training and awareness programs for project teams. Participate in the Quality community (PQL, QMS, etc.) through events, training, etc. What skills and capabilities will make you successful? Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to obtain buy‑in. Demonstrated leadership and collaboration abilities in complex, cross‑functional and multicultural environments. Analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions. Leadership and conflict‑management skills to guide and motivate project teams toward high quality outcomes. High attention to detail for thorough quality assessments and documentation. Proactive approach to continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards. Ability to execute under challenging time constraints, prioritise, and manage indirect resources in a matrix organisation. Who will you report to? You will report to the CS&Q (Customer Satisfaction and Quality) entity, which has a transversal role across Business and Operations entities. Project teams are under the GCPO (Global Customer Project Operations) or Hub accountability. What qualifications will make you successful for this role? Education Master’s degree (or equivalence). Experience 5 to 10 years of professional experience in quality management roles and customer experience. Significant experience in the electro‑intensive industry (Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities, etc.). Stakeholder management and influencing skills are required. Certifications Green Belt or Black Belt certification – good to have. ISO or other quality‑management standard certification – good to have. Technical and Functional Skills Expertise in QMS, quality control and assurance principles and methodologies (root cause analysis, fishbone, 8D, etc.) and proficiency in quality‑management tools and software. Expertise in risk management, customer relationship, project management and auditing. Expertise in project execution quality fundamentals (change, supplier, contractor and requirement management) – good to have. General technical knowledge in engineering and manufacturing. Languages Native Portuguese speaker. Fluent in English (spoken and written). Spanish language is also desirable. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? 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