Senior Project Manager - New Product Development

Company Description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Join the resource revolution!

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our new product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and adherance to the TOMRA Food Project Model.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead and deliver key projects and programs within our Global Solutions portfolio. You will be accountable for planning, executing, and delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role operates within our Project Management Office (PMO), contributing not only technical expertise but also driving TOMRA Food's business growth through innovative product development.

Role & Requirements

Project Leadership:

• Plan, execute, and deliver projects and programs within the Global Solutions portfolio to meet TOMRA Food's expectations and needs in accordance with the TOMRA Food Project model.
• Accountable for delivering large complex projects on time, in budget and to quality standards
• Schedule resources within the assigned project scope.
• Make project-related decisions within the framework of the approved project management plan.
• Able to run several large projects simultaneously
• Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and provide regular updates on status, risks, and performance for all assigned projects.
• Deliver monthly project reports for the Steering Group (SG) meetings, including decisions to be taken within the agreed deadlines.
• Ensuring timely pre-alignment of decisions to be taken with the key stakeholders.
• Regularly update assigned projects on the TOMRA Project Portal to ensure clear communication and visibility.
  
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Follow the Global Solutions resource allocation process effectively and act as an ambassador/example for the teams involved in the process.
• Own and refine specific components of the TOMRA Food Project Model and TOMRA Food Project Academy.
• Provide actionable feedback to enhance both the Project Model and Academy continuously.
  
  
  

Team Collaboration And Development

• Act as a mentor/coach to other Project Managers within TOMRA Food, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
• Deliver performance feedback to project core team members as part of the annual evaluation process.
• Support the efficient initiation of projects in line with the TOMRA Food Project model, before the official Project Start and ensure seamless project handovers to the line organisation at Project Closure.
• Demonstrates a solution-oriented mindset, fostering productive collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  
  
  

Qualifications

About You:

Leading The Business

• Proven track record in delivering large, cross functional, international projects on time, to budget and quality.
• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in a technology- and/or product-oriented international company.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies with a strong track record of delivering on time, within scope and budget and with the right quality.
• Ability to translate goals into actionable results.
• Ability to manage complexity and driving efficiency in global project environments.
  
  
  

Leading Others

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team efficiency and achieving results.
• Experience in managing global project teams across different continents is advantageous.
• Capable of inspiring and aligning cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate goals into actionable results
• Ability to manage complexity and driving efficiency in global project environments
  
  
  

Leading Self

• BSc, MSc, MBA degree in a relevant field.
• Project management certification (eg. Prince 2, PMP).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, fluent in English.
• Analytical and strategic, with strong synthesis skills.
• Sociable and caring, with good coaching skills
  
  
  

Travel & Work Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 30 days per year, including domestic and international travel, depending on the needs of the company.
• Flexibility to operate in a cross-continent environment.
  
  
  

Additional Information

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.