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Project Manager at Tetra Pak

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Project Management&nbsp

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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