TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industry. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize 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.  

Position Overview

As a Project Manager, you will take the lead in managing projects for TOMRA Food in Japan, ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that meet customer expectations and contractual commitments. You will leverage project management best practices to guide cross-functional teams, 3rd party suppliers, and our customers throughout the project lifecycle. Your focus will be on achieving customer satisfaction, managing margins, and meeting established timelines and quality standards.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the efforts of TOMRA Food stakeholders and project teams, ensuring alignment with the scope of supply, and driving project success from initiation to completion. You will be instrumental in ensuring that the TOMRA Food products and services we deliver meet the highest standards, enhancing both our customers' brands and their operational success.

Our Project Delivery team is committed to our customers and their success, and we are looking for a Project Manager who shares this passion and is dedicated to driving results and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the contract between TOMRA and customers, ensuring project delivery within time, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction goals
• Oversee project processes, ensuring documentation, reporting, and adherence to timelines
• Develop project plans, including resource requirements, and lead a project team to deliver contracted outcomes
• Manage contract scope, variations, and monitor progress, keeping all stakeholders informed
• Communicate project plans, progress, and timing with customers, managing their expectations and responsibilities
• Monitor milestones and ensure project tasks are completed and documented throughout the lifecycle
• Consult with experts to manage compliance risks and engage third parties as needed
• Proactively manage cash flow and financial goals
• Document lessons learned and perform root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions
• Deliver project handovers and compliance documentation
• Conduct project reviews with department leaders and project teams, evaluating risk, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Promote a “Safety First” culture throughout the company, our customers, and our industry

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing distributed teams and complex electrical and mechanical solutions
• Expertise in project management and project processes
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all organizational levels.
• Commercial acumen and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required; be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport
• Must have the ability to drive without restrictions in the country of residence
• Ability to work in both an open office setting and on industrial customer worksites
• Capable of sitting at a desk for extended periods, kneeling, bending, standing, and lifting 5-10 kg

We encourage our Resource Revolutionaries to bring their authentic self to work and make a positive contribution to their teams and the wider business.

How to apply

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

Why work for us

You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following:

• Competitive salary, bonus and commission plan 
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged 
• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste
• We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being and strong camaraderie among our teammates
• Employee referral bonus

At TOMRA we proudly recognize cultural diversity, inclusiveness of thought and individuals to create a great working environment for our employees. So, even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and the requirements, but you have what it takes, we would still like to hear from you.

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