Senior Manager, Global Plant Engineering

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Lead global plant engineering across the full lifecycle of customer deliveries, from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services.

Manage discipline managers for piping, CSA and layout and oversee engineering departments and subcontractors to ensure quality, timely and competitive project delivery.

Build and develop a high-performing, flexible global engineering team through recruitment, performance management and succession planning.

The role requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, 15–20 years of engineering leadership in project-driven environments, strong English, willingness to travel, and interest in AI and digital ways of working.

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Lead Global Plant Engineering across the entire lifecycle of our customer deliveries, from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services  

Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and global thinking person to manage and develop our plant engineering activities. Pulp, Energy and Circularity business line supplies complete pulp mills and process equipment for chemical and mechanical pulp production, as well as biomass- and waste-fueled power plants, boiler islands and related environmental systems. The business area’s customers are mainly pulp producers and power and heat producers.   

As a Senior Manager, Plant Engineering you will lead and manage global plant engineering resources and development across the full lifecycle of our customer deliveries , from sales support and concept development to project execution and lifecycle services .  

You will report to Vice President , Global Engineering and will be part of the PEC Global  Engineering Management Team. You will work closely together with other engineering and project execution functions as well as the TUs and B U s .  

Position can be located in any of the Valmet PEC location - Karlstad, Sundsvall, Gothenburg, Shanghai, Copenhagen

Responsibilities  

Lead and manage global plant engineering resources, execution, and development across the full lifecycle of customer deliveries  

Lead and manage discipline managers for piping, CSA, and layout, ensuring quality, timely , and competitive outputs for sales, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle support  

You will oversee engineering department activities and subcontractor performance to ensure successful project execution and business outcomes  

You will build and lead a high-performing engineering team through recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and team development  

Continuously develop plant engineering in a systematic way, supporting strategic goals and strengthening lifecycle thinking in engineering practices  

Build a result-driven PEC team spirit and develop competence and flexibility in the global resource pool  

Expectations  

You have a relevant B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering.  

You have 15–20 years of relevant engineering leadership experience in project-driven environments track record of resource management and cooperation on a global scale  

You have excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written. Other languages are considered an advantage  

You have strong people leadership experience, including team structure design, performance management, and talent development  

You are comfortable working in a global environment across multiple locations.  

You have willingness to travel, even at short notice  

To succeed in this role  

Success in this role requires strong engineering leadership, the ability to deliver complex projects through large and distributed teams, and sound judgment when balancing technical, business, and resource considerations   

You will need to collaborate effectively across functions, drive operational excellence, and create an environment where teams can perform at their best. Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and leading change in a dynamic engineering environment is essential  

You have strong interpersonal skills and can build trust across a broad global network.  

You are result-oriented, forward-looking, and motivated by creating a true global team  

You have a strong interest in AI and digital ways of working, with the ambition to use new technologies to improve engineering efficiency, delivered quality, and customer value  

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:  

Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through  

Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly  

Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety  

Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value  

We offer  

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with the opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering projects on a regional and global scale. You will work in a collaborative and international environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We provide modern tools, development opportunities, and a workplace culture that supports both performance and wellbeing.  

Want to know more?  

Did we catch your interest? We would love to hear from you. For more information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager or recruitment team. Application deadline and contact details will be shared in the job posting.  

When everything works together  

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. Join the team – and lead the way with us!