Senior Upgrades Project Manager

Tetra Pak•Denton, TX

1d•Hybrid

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. Upgrades Senior Project Manager Join Tetra Pak and play a key role in delivering innovative upgrades that help our customers optimize performance and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Upgrades Senior Project Manager to lead complex system upgrade projects across the U.S. and Canada. In this role, you will have overall responsibility for the successful execution of upgrades projects, from developing customer quotations and project plans to managing scope, budget, risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. You will serve as the primary point of accountability for project success, building strong partnerships with customers and internal teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. Success in this role requires a collaborative, cross-functional mindset and the ability to navigate technical and operational complexities while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for project delivery, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. This position can be based in Winsted, MN; Vernon Hills, IL; or Denton, TX, and requires travel to customer sites up to 25% of the time. Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require international relocation to the United States.

Requirements

At least 7 years in combined Process Engineering and Project Management experience.
At least 2 years’ experience as a Project Manager for Upgrades projects.
Demonstrable leadership skills and communication skills.
Negotiations skills and capability to work across boundaries.
You should show capability in driving and delivering results.
Food & Beverage Industry experience is required.
Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project; SAP; Basic AutoCad Skills.
Desire for PMP Certification, and process started for PMP Certification.
Experience with budgeting, fiscal management, quotations, proposals and project planning.
Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Lead scope definition and break down, planning and controlling of the project’s budget and result.
Lead and manage any Issue Resolution claims relating to Upgrades projects.
Lead identification and managing of project scope changes.
Lead identification, planning and controlling of project risks and opportunities.
Lead stakeholder management including communication and reporting on project progress and KPI’s to stakeholders, internally as well as externally.
Lead use of global processes, tools, applications, guidelines and templates.
Create and lead the project organization, define roles and responsibilities, and coordinate the project team to facilitate cooperation and team efficiency.
Participate in the development of competence and capability of the project team.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, share best practices and lessons learned.
Produce quotations and proposals for customer alongside the key account team.