Project Manager

ADM; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Europoort in the Netherlands is seeking a Project Manager in the CAPEX Centre of Excellence to oversee projects aimed at updating and modernizing production processes. You will drive technical innovations and quality improvements guided by SHEQ, internal best practices, and supplier advances.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, budget, and timeline, and ensure documentation for commissioning, training, and maintenance. Fluency in English is required; Dutch language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering (Master's preferred).
• PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in food/feed industry or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects with scope, timeline, budget and resources.
• Lead and mentor project team members.
• Coordinate with contractors, third party engineering, procurement and process technology engineers.
• Ensure documentation for commissioning, training and maintenance and obtain necessary approvals.
• Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Proactive/entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering

Master's degree in related field

PMP / PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Location: Europoort, NL

As a Project Manager in the CAPEX Centre of Excellence, you will oversee projects focused on the enhancement and modernization of production processes. These projects involve technical innovations and quality improvements, driven by internal ideas, best practices from other ADM Centers of Excellence, regulatory changes (SHEQ), and advancements from equipment suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Management:

• Ensure ADM Safe working practises during design and execution of the project
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Coordinate to ensure that all required documentation for commissioning, training and maintenance as of all necessary official approvals in cooperation with specialist planners (including training material, work instructions, operating instructions, etc.)

Project Team Leadership:

• Coordinator between the contractor firms, third Party engineering, Procurement and process technology engineer.
• Lead and mentor project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities, ensuring that team members are fully engaged and meeting project milestones.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations as needed.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices including HAZOP and ADM's Total process safety guidelines.

Performance Monitoring:

• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess outcomes and identify lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, specifically in food/feed industry or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills, business insight, and a proactive approach to initiating improvement projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stress, demonstrate flexibility, and maintain a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS suite, MS Project,).
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of Dutch is a plus

Why it feels good to work for ADM

• You can connect what you do with the positive impact that it has on the future of the food and feed industry
• ADM truly cares for its employees, and provides great support, in particular in times of crisis
• We are hands-on. ADM is a big company, but you will be able to do actual work from day one
• There is room for innovative thinking, knowledge sharing, creating fun projects to make work more interesting.
• A diverse set of benefits such as mentoring programs, employee assistance program, fitness incentives, and many more depending on your location of work