- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Project Management 
Project Manager at Tetra Pak
Project Manager
Job Summary
- Our organisation is seeking a Project Manager for Processing Solutions & Equipment to be responsible for project execution and project leadership.
- The role of Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict quality standards, deadlines and within budget while maintaining high levels of safety and customer satisfaction.
- This includes managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and subcontractors in order to deliver projects according to plan and budget.
- The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle in coordination with the Design Team.
- This is a permanent position based Nairobi, Kenya and it foresees travelling 50% of the time.
What you will do
As Project Manager in this position you will:
- Develop project plans and schedule
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as Tetra Pak policies, procedures and guidelines
- Continuously communicate with Customers
- Timely set and continually manage project expectations with team members and Customers
- Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
- Track project milestones and deliverables
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals and requirements documentation
- Analyze results and generate Lesson Learnt
- Proactively manage changes in project scope and potential crises, and advise for recovery plans
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- Build, develop, and grow business relationships within the Company
- Develop best practices and tools for projects execution and management
We believe you have
- Degree in Engineering or Food Science or others degrees with proven technical Project Management experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in project management in an environment supplying Industrial Plants/Machines
- Experience working in manufacturing machinary industry, in installation / commissioning activities
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary team
- Fluent communication skills in English is a must
- Knowledge of PMI standards and/or PMP certification is a plus
- Confident user skills of MS Project, Planveiw and SAP are a plus
- Basic Occupational Health and Safety competences to secure compliance
- Proven ability to develop effective relationships and gain credibility across all stakeholders and levels
- Lateral thinking, flexible approach and resilience
- Ability to priorotise workload depending on project phases
- Willingness to learn and agile attitude to navigate through changes
- Driving licence and willingness to travel 50% of the time
We Offer You
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Tetra Pak on jobs.tetrapak.com to apply
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