
Customer Project Manager - 5 years of experience in managing large-scale technological (non-IT, telco or construction) projects required
- Edenvale, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage Tomra Food projects including peeling and sorting equipment as well as peripherals from quotation stage right through to commissioning
- Aide the sales team in accurately costing projects and identifying project risks at the quotation stage when required.
- Facilitate the smooth handover of the project to the Service Organisation at the end of the project execution phase.
- Develop the equipment, process, and product expertise required to assist Sales and the Customer in developing the correct solution for their application.
- Ensure customer design standards/expectations are communicated to the project design team and executed accordingly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with 3rd party vendors.
- Assist with equipment supplier negotiations.
- Responsible for controlling the project budget and change order management.
- Liaise with operations and logistics to ensure project schedules are maintained.
- Ensure that projects align with organisational goals and objectives.
- Conduct regular customer visits, ensuring a hands-on project management approach
- 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. This entails:
- Accurately document and investigate any incidents.
- Report and record all potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement practical control measures.
- Effectively manage all employees and contractors through diligent supervision and comprehensive training.
- Bachelor or Masters in an applicable engineering discipline.
- 5+ years industry experience in a design/project related role. Experience in the food industry, or similar, is beneficial but not essential.
- A keen eye and appreciation for detail.
- Customer focused
- The ability to work as part of a team but also remotely with limited supervision.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
- A proven problem-solving ability.