Project Expert

**Project Expert**

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As Project Expert, you'll be responsible to manage within the line function (Global Engineering & Project Execution Team) the CAPEX-project portfolio of the region and to also run key projects of Operations.

**Activities**:
**Demands to the role of CAPEX**
- 1. Keeping overview over the investment projects of the region, including guidance of the respective project managers and control of proper execution and progress reporting
- 2. Promoting and giving trainings on the project management following the RHIM Project Execution Guideline; same to the organization in general but mainly as teaching for starting projects
- 3. Participating in the budgeting process, which includes the gathering and evaluation of the project proposals
- 4. Working closely with the line function as representative of the region in regard to budgeting and also on monthly progress reporting
- 5. Guiding a group of PM-specialists

**Demands to the role as Project Expert**:

- 1. Scope of the PM comprises same planning phase as also execution - from concrete project idea until hand over to the plant
- 2. Executing and delivering the project management based on the company’s project and investment guidelines for the respective projects, Thereby being end-responsible for the project outcome regarding defined scope, time and costs.
- 3. Coordinate the project as day-to-day business, same within the project team as also towards the stakeholders ( e.g. plant, finance, etc.)
- 4. Ensure compliance with engineering standards and best international practices in the management and implementation of projects, managing the team consisting of in-house professionals, externally hired planners and the suppliers/service providers involved.
- 5. Control the project by means of progress control (scope, time costs) and monthly forecasting
- 6. Monitor the evolution of ring projects in terms of technical, financial, quality compliance and delivery quality, as well as deliveries contracted with external companies to ensure compliance with the scope of contracts.
- 7. Manage risks same as any deviations and problems identified during project execution, assessing impacts, reporting potential risks to those involved and seeking alternative solutions appropriate to the company's culture and strategy.
- 8. Prepare monitoring and update reports in English and Portuguese, as well as participate in global meetings to support decision-making.

**Required knowledge and skills**:

- Degree in Maintenance Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related areas
- Postgraduate degree in Project Management and/or related areas.
- experience in managing large projects in industry.
- Fluent English is a must
- Advanced AutoCAD.
- Advanced Microsoft Office package as also MS-Project.
- Basic knowledge with SAP is a plus.

Salary and benefits follow the market trend of companies of our size and segment, such as health plan, bonus and food card. The benefits are also focused on well-being and balance - such as: extended maternity and paternity leave, emotional support, gympass, among others.

**About the company**

**We are RHI Magnesita, the driving force in the refractory industry**

We master high temperatures so that industries around the world build a modern and sustainable life.

We are a global leader in high-quality refractory products, systems and services, indispensable for industrial processes with temperatures above 1,200°C (such as in the steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass industries, among others). We have 13,000 direct employees, 35 main production units and 70 commercial offices to serve more than 10,000 customers in 40 countries.

**Our way of being**

We are a company made up of people. And people mean diversity: of ideas, of gender, of colors, of races, of experiences, of bodies, of minds. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all, regardless of gender, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic. We want all our employees to feel welcomed and valued. Here you can be yourself

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