Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our integral team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Your Main Tasks And Responsibilities

Portfolio &

- Project Management

- Lead and guide overall execution of multiple IT Projects, ensuring alignment with Sulzer’s strategic priorities.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery, budget adherence and manage interdependencies between projects.
- Maintain project documentation, status reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.

Governance &

- Methodology

- Apply and promote consistent project management methodologies, tools, and reporting standards.
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

- Build strong relationships with business leaders and IT stakeholders to ensure project objectives meet business needs, leading the IT project Steering Committees.
- Act as a key point of contact for project-related communication and issue resolution.
- Proactively engage in business partnering, acting as a trusted advisor to business divisions and supporting the identification, prioritization, and management of IT demands to maximize value delivery.

Demand Management

- Lead the demand management process by capturing, evaluating, and prioritizing business requirements, ensuring alignment with Sulzer’s strategic objectives and resource availability.
- Facilitate transparent decision-making on project selection and resource allocation.

Vendor &

- Financial Management

- Support vendor selection,



contract management, and performance tracking for project-related services.
- Assist in project budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.

Operational Excellence

- Drive efficiency in project delivery and resource allocation.
- Champion continuous improvement and simplification across project processes and tools.

Sulzer Core Ambition Program

- Actively contribute to the SulzerCore Ambition Program by ensuring that all project and portfolio activities support the organizations goals and strategic ambitions.

Team Collaboration &

- Development

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Mentor junior project managers or team members as needed.
- Drive efficiency across IT operations, including resource allocation, vendor management, and performance tracking.
- Champion continuous improvement and simplification across the IT landscape, including consolidation of tools and platforms.

OneSulzer Culture

- Promote and embody the OneSulzer mindset by fostering collaboration with an “Entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork”, challenging the status quo, and supporting a unified, “Customer focus” culture across all divisions and teams.

Desired Experience &

- Qualifications

- 9+ years of professional experience in IT and business/industry environments
- At least 5 years of experience in team management and leadership roles
- Strong experience with project methods and methodologies




- Solid knowledge of operating models (Ops Models)
- Proven experience in financial management within IT or project-driven environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent practical experience
- Fluent in English
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and change management
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multicultural environment
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical solutions into business terms
- Deep appreciation for Sulzer’s divisional complexity and entrepreneurial culture
- Ability to challenge the status quo and promote a unified OneSulzer mindset
- Strategic thinker with strong operational rigor and a clear bias for execution

What we offer you
- A permanent contract.
- A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
- Restaurant tickets
- Be part of an experienced, international team.
- A good vibe working environment.
- Enjoy great office facilities and a perfect location in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, making your work experience both comfortable and convenient.
- Other fringe benefits

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role. Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

📌 IT Lead Project Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Sulzer
📍 Madrid