Head of project management department / Chief Technologist (Cement)

We are looking for an experienced cement technologist to oversee the transition from a wet to a dry process.

Company context: by 2035, we aim to fully transition all production facilities to the dry cement production process. The plant currently runs 1 dry-process line and 4 wet-process lines — the role’s key mission is to lead the wet-to-dry conversion with minimal productivity loss.

Reports to: Director for R&D and Quality.

Key strategic responsibilities:

1. Technical strategy development:

• Analyze and select the most effective available technologies for each production stage: raw meal preparation, clinker burning, cement grinding and blending, packaging, and shipment.
• Conduct SWOT analyses, benchmarking, and scenario modeling for modernization projects, including alternative strategies for transitioning from wet to dry production.
• Calculate NPV and economic efficiency for all scenarios; prepare decision-support presentations for senior management.

2. Wet-to-dry conversion leadership:

• Design and execute optimal transition plans for converting wet lines to dry process while minimizing downtime and productivity loss.
• Evaluate options ranging from full new-line construction to phased, hybrid modernization approaches, leveraging existing equipment where feasible.

3. Project department establishment:

• Build the department from the ground up, defining an organizational structure.
• Lead a team of engineers, analysts, and project managers.

4. Productivity and automation:

• Identify high-impact automation and mechanization opportunities to achieve labor productivity growth targets.

Requirements:

• Expertise in cement production technologies.
• Experience in international cement companies in roles such as Chief Technologist or Technical Director is a strong advantage.
• English fluency required.
• Russian language skills are not mandatory, but would be a plus.

What we offer:

• Strategic, high-impact role in shaping the future of one of Russia’s leading cement producers.
• Full relocation and work permit support.
• Full-time position; 5 working days a week with flexible scheduling options.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.
• Direct collaboration with senior executives and industry experts.
• Place of work: Sukhoy Log, Sverdlovsk Oblast in Russia.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Please provide the minimum expected salary, specifying the currency