Project Manager - Brisbane

Tomra

12d•Remote

About The Position

TOMRA Food is seeking a customer-focused Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex customer projects across Australia. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and can confidently coordinate people, resources, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve project outcomes. The Project Manager will take ownership of projects from handover through to customer acceptance, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on project leader who is comfortable working autonomously, navigating ambiguity, and driving results through collaboration rather than technical expertise alone. Experience delivering large-scale projects in industries such as food processing, manufacturing, construction, mining, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors will be highly regarded. This role will be remotely based in the Brisbane area, with a preference for candidates located near a major airport to support travel requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience leading complex, customer-facing projects from initiation through delivery
Experience managing multiple stakeholders across customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams
Strong project planning, risk management, budgeting, and project delivery expertise in industries such as manufacturing, food processing, mining, construction, industrial equipment, engineering services, or similar
Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to work independently, make decisions, and deliver outcomes in remote and dynamic operating environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels
Commercial acumen and a customer-focused approach
Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines, manage ambiguity, and solve complex problems
Ability to work in both an open office setting and on industrial customer worksites
Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid passport, have an unrestricted driver's licence in the country of residence, and be able to travel domestically up to 30%

Nice To Haves

A tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline is desirable but not essential
Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) are advantageous but not required

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