Project Manager-Dairy

Top Notch Consultancy; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager-Dairy in Kuwait to oversee dairy-related projects from ideation to execution. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in FMCG, including 10+ years in dairy project management, and possess strong technical knowledge of dairy processing technologies. The role encompasses managing project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in FMCG, including 10+ years in dairy equipment design.
• Experience with Tetra Pak, GEA and creating/modifying P&IDs.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of dairy-related projects.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments.
• Define project tasks and develop detailed project plans.

Skills

Dairy processing knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

About the job: Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector based in Kuwait, is seeking an experienced Project Manager-Dairy to lead and manage dairy-related projects from ideation to execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of dairy processing, strong project management skills, and a collaborative approach. They will oversee the full project lifecycle while ensuring timelines, budget, and scope are strictly maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of dairy-related projects from concept to completion within defined scope, budget, and time constraints
• Support additional projects within the dairy domain based on subject-matter expertise
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and contribute to financial feasibility analysis
• Define project tasks, resource requirements, and develop detailed project plans and timelines
• Prepare and review engineering documents, including P&IDs, instrumentation diagrams, and process layouts
• Create and review tender documents, technical specifications, quotations, and other contractual documentation
• Conduct site visits and fieldwork to gather technical and operational requirements
• Perform and validate engineering calculations to support project design and execution
• Identify all project stakeholders and manage communication and expectations
• Define and manage the project budget and procurement processes
• Allocate resources efficiently and monitor project progress, reporting regularly to leadership
• Develop and maintain a risk register and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle
• Apply effective change management practices to handle project adjustments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Engineering, and Procurement
• Contribute to team competency development and support the growth of junior team members
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and national working practices when carrying out duties
• Execute directives from management and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field, with PMP certification preferred
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in FMCG, including significant exposure (10+ years) to dairy equipment design engineering or dairy project management
• Strong technical knowledge of dairy technology and processing, with experience working alongside leading dairy equipment manufacturers (e.g., Tetra Pak, GEA)
• Skilled in creating and modifying P&IDs, and proficient in MS Office and MS Project
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
• Membership of Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) is a plus