🚀 Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Chemical & Coating Plant for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte

Location: Basque Country

Department: Engineering / Project Management

Reports to: Process Engineering Director

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development of a new chemical manufacturing facility dedicated to the production of electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries.

The project includes both chemical process units and a thin coating line for metallic strips, so experience in metal thin coating process will be a plus. The successful candidate will oversee the full project lifecycle, from design and engineering to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of the project, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage internal engineering teams and coordinate with external partners including architectural firms, EPC contractors, and construction companies.
• Oversee the design and implementation of both chemical processing units and the metal strip coating area.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Support operational readiness, including SOP development, staff training, and handover to operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large-scale industrial projects, preferably in chemical or battery-related manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English;
  Spanish is a plus.