At Purina we are committed to create richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Italy, Portogruaro Plant (VE)
• Permanent and full-time role
• Nestlé welcome people with disabilities
• University Degree in Engineering
• Experience: At least 5 years of total experience, including at least 1 experience in project management and at least 1 experience with a strong technical background (e.g., Project Engineer)
• You will hold the same level of authority as a team leader/Pillar leader
• Reporting line to the Project Manager
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Italian language would be preferred.
• Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato, 1° Level, Gross Annual Base Salary €50.000,00 + 7% annual bonus based on overall company performance.

Position Summary
Act as the engineering planning copilot to the Project Manager, owning and maintaining the integrated project schedule baseline and Masterplan across the full project lifecycle.
Ensure reliable planning, scheduling, and progress control, providing accurate, forward-looking insights, early identification of deviations, and decision-ready recommendations to support project delivery safely, on time, within budget, and fully aligned with business objectives.

A day in the life of a Project Planning Leader:

1. Planning Set-Up (Before Design Phase)

Establish the project planning approach, assumptions, and governance
Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), milestones, interfaces, and planning logic
Develop and obtain approval of the integrated schedule baseline
Ensure constraints, risks, and interdependencies are clearly identified and embedded in the plan.

2. Design Phase

• Develop and maintain the detailed integrated schedule covering:
  
  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Installation
• Coordinate planning inputs across internal teams, engineering partners, contractors, and suppliers
• Ensure consistency and alignment of execution strategies.

3. Implementation Phase

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date planning data
• Monitor progress vs baseline and:
  
  • Identify deviations
  • Assess critical path impact
  • Propose recovery scenarios
• Lead planning routines (WOR/DOR, short-interval follow-up)
• Drive contractor planning discipline (resource-loaded plans, compliance)
• Ensure alignment between:
  
  • Schedule
  • CAPEX
  • Resource plans
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and remove execution bottlenecks.

4. Start-up / Full Project Lifecycle

• Maintain visibility on commissioning, qualification, handover, and closure milestones
• Support readiness and execution alignment
• Ensure robust planning documentation, reporting, and lessons learnt.

Across All Phases:

• Planning KPIs
• Performance dashboards
• Risk and mitigation scenarios
• Support financial planning and project justification
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé standards and best practices.

What will make you successful?

• 5 years of experience including:
  
  • Project management exposure
  • Strong engineering/technical background (Project Engineer, Operations Start-Up Leaders, etc.)
• 3–5 years of planning and scheduling experience on CAPEX projects
  Experience in:
  
  • Industrial construction / FMCG / heavy engineering environments
  • Project controls (schedule, cost, reporting)
  • Contractor and interface management
  • Site execution environments
• Proven ability in:
  
  • Operating in cross-functional and international environments
  • Influencing without direct authority
  • Managing complex interdependencies and competing priorities.

What we offer?
At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

• Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs
• Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives
• Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform
• Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment.

What does it mean working at Purina?
At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.
When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.
You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.
We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.
That’s the Power of Purina.
Join us at Purina and you’ll lead the digital revolution in pet care with us.
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Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Kindly submit your CV in English to be considered for this position.