Customer Project Manager

TOMRA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee advanced process solutions for key customers. This role involves managing projects from initial quotation to final commissioning, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to design standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors, while also maintaining project budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and exceptional communication skills, thriving in a dynamic environment. If you're looking to make a significant impact in the food industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a design or project-related role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an applicable engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tomra Food projects from quotation to commissioning.
• Ensure customer design standards are communicated and executed.
• Control project budget and manage change orders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Master in Engineering

Job description

Directly reporting to the Vice President, Customer Solutions Delivery, and cooperating with a team of highly skilled engineers, you will be responsible for the execution of the most advanced process solutions for TOMRA FOOD's largest and most important customers.

This will involve the set-up, implementation, and monitoring of a structured stage gate process, where you will cooperate at degrees with our customers, from the initial, pre-sale interactions to the final commissioning of TOMRA's solutions, guaranteeing them peace of mind.

At the same time, you will lead the cooperation with TOMRA internal stakeholders, defining their required input, and with 3rd parties, coordinating interactions, so that standards and deadlines are respected.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Tomra Food projects including peeling and sorting equipment as well as peripherals from quotation stage right through to commissioning.
2. Aide the sales team in accurately costing projects and identifying project risks at the quotation stage when required.
3. Facilitate the smooth handover of the project to the Service Organisation at the end of the project execution phase.
4. Develop the equipment, process, and product expertise required to assist Sales and the Customer in developing the correct solution for their application.
5. Ensure customer design standards / expectations are communicated to the project design team and executed accordingly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
6. Develop and maintain working relationships with 3rd party vendors.
7. Assist with equipment supplier negotiations.
8. Responsible for controlling the project budget and change order management.
9. Liaise with operations and logistics to ensure project schedules are maintained.
10. Ensure that projects align with organisational goals and objectives.
11. Conduct regular customer visits, ensuring a hands-on project management approach.

Health & Safety:

1. Comprehend your health and safety management responsibilities and adhere to all relevant legal obligations and TOMRASafe standards to foster a safe working environment for everyone.
2. Accurately document and investigate any incidents.
3. Report and record all potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement practical control measures.
4. Effectively manage all employees and contractors through diligent supervision and comprehensive training.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor or Masters in an applicable engineering discipline.
2. 5+ years industry experience in a design / project related role.
3. Experience in the food industry, or similar, is beneficial but not essential.
4. A keen eye and appreciation for detail.
5. The ability to work as part of a team but also remotely with limited supervision.
6. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal abilities.