Senior project manager at ROCKWOOL Group

Hedehusene, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Engineering, Construction, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Risk Management, Budgeting, Negotiation, Communication, Operational Readiness, CAPEX Investments, Logistics, Safety, Continuous Improvement, Knowledge Sharing, Digitalization

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Hedehusene, Denmark, to join our Project Execution team. This role supports international CAPEX investment projects as well as highly complex R&D projects and requires travel to our global production sites approximately 60–80 days per year. Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. Join us and make a difference! Your future team: You will become part of our Project Execution team, working alongside experienced project managers and specialists in safety, planning, and project support. The team focuses on delivering some of ROCKWOOL’s largest and most complex international CAPEX projects, typically ranging from €15M to €300M, with project durations of 3–5 years. Our work supports capacity expansion, environmental upgrades, operational safety improvements, digitalization of operations, and new production technologies. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, operating companies, and global stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation. Knowledge sharing, strong teamwork, and continuous improvement are central to how we work. We are looking for senior project managers to join us across two portfolios: (1) new wool production lines and our conversion programme, and (2) new systems production and intralogistics projects. You will be positioned in the portfolio that best matches your experience—whether your strength is large-scale industrial line build/upgrade delivery or complex systems and logistics implementation in live operations. Based on your profile and aspirations, we will jointly agree the right project match and onboarding path. What you will be doing: As senior project manager, you will be responsible for leading large international engineering and construction projects from early concept through execution and delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Lead delivery of international CAPEX projects (€15M–€300M) from concept through commissioning and operational handover Manage cross-functional project teams across engineering, IT/OT, operations, supply chain and suppliers Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget Manage stakeholders, governance, and reporting to steering committees Lead risk, interface and dependency management across engineering, operations, EHS, finance and suppliers Ensure operational readiness: training, documentation, spare parts, maintenance strategy, and hypercare plan Capture and implement lessons learned; contribute to standard ways of working across the CAPEX portfolio What you bring: You are a structured and results-oriented project leader who thrives in a complex international environment and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders. We imagine that you bring: A technical degree, preferably in engineering or a related field Proven experience managing large engineering, intralogistics or construction projects, ideally in an international environment with strong project controls Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills Ability to separate delivery leadership from technical ownership; drives decisions without owning design Experience managing complex CAPEX investments and cross-functional project teams Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work across organizational levels and cultures Strong financial understanding of project budgets, forecasting, and reporting We know that you might not meet all the things on this list, but you might bring skills and experience that we haven’t even included here. What we offer: You will become part of a highly professional and international environment where your work directly contributes to improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability across ROCKWOOL’s global operations. We offer: The opportunity to lead large-scale international investment projects A collaborative and supportive team culture with strong knowledge sharing High levels of trust, autonomy, and responsibility Exposure to cutting-edge engineering and industrial technologies A workplace focused on sustainability, safety, and innovation Opportunities for professional development and career growth You will join a global company committed to reducing its environmental footprint and developing sustainable solutions for modern living. Ready to apply? Apply through our recruitment system with application in English. Who we are We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it. Diverse and Inclusive Culture We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees. At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency. At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Stone wool is a natural, fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 12 000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products. Our employees are the reason we can achieve our goals and adapt to the changing world around us. Whether in an office, sales or factory role, our employees contribute actively to making the world safer and more sustainable. Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? Join us and make a difference! http://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/careers/

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead large international engineering and construction projects from early concept through execution and delivery. You will manage cross-functional project teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget.