Project Manager H/F - Tetra Pak

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 an experienced Commercial Project Manager to join a highly skilled team. The ideal candidate has led equipment installation projects for external clients in sectors such as food, pharma, or oil & gas.
They will ensure each project phase is delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction. Stakeholder interactions will vary depending on influence levels, as defined in the project communication plan. Stakeholders include: project sponsor, external clients, users, vendors, business partners, functional managers, and business unit leaders.
The role reports to the PMO Team Lead for France & Benelux and is based in La Défense, Paris.
What you will do

Lead large industrial projects at client sites (processing and packaging)
Ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Manage scope, milestones, and contractual deliverables
Apply global tools and processes to improve project efficiency
Handle scope changes, claims, and client communication
Support commercial activities through technical presentations
Document project progress and lessons learned
Lead project teams and provide performance feedback
Participate in project reviews and maintain PMP certification

We believe you have

Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or Food Science (preferred)
PMI certification (a plus)
3+ years of industrial project management experience with external clients
Background in food, pharma, or oil & gas industries
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Comfortable navigating complex cultural and political environments
Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, SAP; basic AutoCAD skills
Experience in budgeting and project planning
Fluent in English; business-level French
Able to manage client-site projects independently
Customer-focused, analytical, and resilient under pressure
Willing to travel up to 50% in France and Benelux
We Offer You

A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.
This job posting expires on 23 September, 2025.

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