Senior Project Manager

Company Description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

Join the resource revolution!

Job Description

As the Senior Project Manager based in our office in Leuven, you will lead and deliver strategic projects and programs that align with our organisational goals. Your role is pivotal in ensuring projects follow the TOMRA Food Project Model, and are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership:

• Plan, execute, and deliver projects and programs within the Global Solutions portfolio.
• Ensure projects align with TOMRA Food's expectations and the TOMRA Food Project model.
• Deliver large, complex projects on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards.
• Schedule and coordinate resources within the defined project scope.
• Make project-related decisions in line with the approved project management plan.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Monitor progress, manage budgets, and provide regular updates on status, risks and performance.
• Prepare and deliver monthly project reports for the Steering Group (SG) meetings, including required decisions and updates.
• Ensure key decisions are pre-aligned with stakeholders ahead of SG meetings.
• Regularly update assigned projects on the TOMRA Project Portal to ensure visibility.

Operational Excellence:

• Follow the Global Solutions resource allocation process and serve as a role model in its application.
• Own and refine specific components of the TOMRA Food Project Model and TOMRA Food Project Academy.
• Provide actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement across processes and tools.

Team Collaboration & Development:

• Mentor and coach other Project Managers, promoting a culture of learning and professional growth.
• Contribute to the performance review process by providing constructive feedback to core team members.
• Support the efficient initiation of projects in line with the TOMRA Food Project model, before the official project start.
• Ensure effective and seamless handovers at project closure.
• Foster collaboration across departments and geographies with a solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

About You:

• Degree in a relevant field (BSc, MSc, MBA).
• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in a technology- or product-driven international organisation.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, cross-functional, international projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• 5+ years in leadership or managerial roles with a focus on building and guiding efficient teams.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and drive results in global project environments.
• Skilled at aligning and inspiring cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to synthesise complex information.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30 days per year, both domestically and internationally.
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones and cultures.

Additional Information

Why Work for Us?

At TOMRA Food, we offer a long-term career. Here’s what you can expect when you become part of our team:

• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste.
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates.
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally.
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed.
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and being creative is encouraged.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.