Senior Project Manager

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 the Senior Project Manager, you will report to the Director, Head of Project Management Office and lead the successful delivery of complex projects within R&D workstreams, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Role & Requirements:

Project Leadership: 

• Plan, execute, and deliver a portfolio of key projects according to the TOMRA Food project model.
• Schedule resources and make project-related decisions within the approved project management plan. 
• Oversee multiple large projects simultaneously, monitoring progress, managing budgets, and providing regular updates on status, risks, and performance.
• Provide comprehensive reporting and documentation, delivering clear updates on progress, challenges and resolutions to senior stakeholders.
• Update assigned projects on the TOMRA Project Portal for clear communication and visibility.

Operational Excellence:

• Follow TOMRA Food's resource allocation.
• Own and refine specific components of the TOMRA Food Project Model and TOMRA Food Project Academy. 
• Act as an ambassador for the teams involved. 
• Provide actionable feedback to enhance both the Project Model and Academy continuously. 

Team Collaboration and Development:

• Mentor and coach project managers, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
• Support efficient project initiation and ensure seamless handovers at Project Closure.
• Foster productive collaboration with cross-functional teams. 

Qualifications

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in a technology- or product-oriented international company. 
• Project management certification (eg. Prince 2, PMP) 
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies. 
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional, international projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. 
• Ability to translate goals into actionable results and manage complexity in global project environments. 
• Excellent leadership skills with a minimum of 5+ years in managerial positions. 
• Capable of inspiring and aligning cross-functional teams. 
• Willing to travel internationally. 
• Available to participate in conference calls across different time zones as required.
• Strong oral and written communication, strong presentation skills 
• Analytical and strategic, with strong synthesis skills 
• Fluent in English.

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.