Project Manager – External Projects Focus

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

We are looking for a Project Manager with proven hands-on experience in running customer projects. You will be responsible for overseeing a variety of projects, including decanter and evaporation systems, as well as more complex projects involving combined technologies for industrial and municipal wastewater (IWW and MWW). This role requires managing projects with varying levels of complexity and business impact, with a strong focus on handling diverse external stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Lead and manage a wide range of external projects, taking full ownership of projects involving decanter, evaporation systems, and combined technologies for industrial and municipal wastewater (IWW and MWW), ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Develop project plans tailored to the specific requirements of decanter, evaporation, and combined technology projects, coordinating with different stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely and quality delivery across diverse and complex projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks associated with decanter, evaporation, and combined technology projects, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage changes, including minor adjustments, to the project scope, schedule, and costs for a variety of project types.
• Oversee the installation of decanter, evaporation, and combined technology equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure that all systems meet performance and reliability standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including specifications, drawings, and technical documentation for each project type.

At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position is at our Copenhagen office, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 10–20 days per year.

Who are you

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with the ability to inspire and guide diverse stakeholders. As a strong communicator and forward-thinking problem solver, you can effectively navigate cross-functional teams and foster collaboration among various parties. You are adaptable, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively to changes throughout the project lifecycle. Your commitment to accuracy and quality is evident, and your proactive approach helps anticipate challenges before they arise.

What you know

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management, with a strong track record of successfully running customer projects across a variety of technologies.
• Experience managing customers, external stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors is essential.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an advantage, as is experience within decanter, evaporation, and combined technology projects for industrial and municipal wastewater.

For more information, please contact

Project Office Manager, Ashraf Shafaei, [email protected]

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on [email protected]

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.

We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please send your application no later than October 11th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!