Project Manager

Tetra Pak•Vernon Hills, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen. We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet. Job Summary We are looking for a professional who will be part of a highly skilled team of project managers and engineers, and who will strongly contribute to the overall successful management of multidiscipline teams. This individual will manage the project within the framework of the budget, time schedule, quality, and scope, contributing to the overall sales result and customer satisfaction. This professional will coordinate and coach the project team to improve team performance by building team, training, and motivating to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency and boost morale. This is a customer facing position. In most cases, you will be the one to kick off the project with the customer via virtual meeting or in-person. You will then continue to develop the customer relationship from a project execution and implementation perspective. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience managing Capital Equipment projects from concept to completion and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position is located in Toronto, Canada. Travel is project-dependent with an approximate requirement of 25% of the time. Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require international relocation to the United States or Canada. Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position. You must be work authorized in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Food Science, or a related Engineering discipline.
3–5 years of experience supporting or leading projects within a PMI-based project management environment.
Demonstrated experience in project planning, budget management, schedule development, risk mitigation, supplier coordination, and contingency planning is highly preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered a strong asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences.
Advanced proficiency in English required; Spanish language skills are a plus.
Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships, lead teams, and contribute effectively as a team member.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset.
Must be work authorized in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Cannot be an F-1 (student) visa holder who requires employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop quotations for processing and packaging line projects in collaboration with Account Managers and Project Engineering teams.
Lead the execution and implementation of sold equipment projects from kickoff through completion.
Create and maintain comprehensive project schedules to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Assemble, coordinate, and lead cross-functional project teams throughout project execution.
Plan, monitor, and forecast project budgets using SAP, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
Partner with customers to define project roles, responsibilities, and deliverables, ensuring successful and timely execution.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements during onsite activities.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across technical, financial, procurement, legal, safety, and commercial areas.
Proactively manage project issues and implement effective resolutions to maintain project performance.
Provide regular project status updates and escalate critical concerns to management as required.
Review, process, and manage project change requests and variation orders.
Maintain control of project scope, budget, schedule, quality, procurement activities, and risk management processes.
Build and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project success.
Coordinate resource allocation and provide performance feedback to team members to promote continuous improvement.