Technical Project Manager/Engineering Lead

Within the Global Projects team we are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager for our capital investment projects.

As a technical project manager you are responsible for delivering projects, with an investment of €1.0 to €10 million at the production locations of the FrieslandCampina Global Supply Chain. You manage a multidisciplinary team consisting of Construction managers, Commercial leads, Technologist(s), QA, SHE, Procurement and Project team members. You are responsible for stakeholder management, from design to start-up of the projects.

You can also work as an EPC manager, being part of a project team for projects from €10 to €100 million and reporting to a Senior Project Manager.

What We Ask

• Your intellectual and professional level is at least equivalent to a Dutch Bachelor's Degree.
• You have 7+ years of work experience, of which at least 3 years managing projects (3+mln), in food, IFT and/or Pharma.
• You have the capability to realize projects within time and budget, without making concessions to quality and safety. Specific project management skills such as Principal Toolbox, WWW and PPM are a clear advantage.
• You know how to keep a team motivated, you are analytical and result orientated and willing to work internationally for limited periods of time.
• You have good communication skills in order to bring various stakeholders together to work as a team. Languages: English and preferably one other language (Dutch is a plus), combined with good communication and presentation skills at all levels.
• The ability to travel and the drive to be on-site regularly

What We Offer

• A good salary and secondary benefits
• A challenging position with a lot of exposure within a dynamic international environment
• Broad range of career opportunities to further develop yourself
• A typical open no-nonsense Dutch culture within an international cooperation with a long term strategy and vision
• Diverse global team of peers for mentoring, coaching and sparring

Vacancy Description
In short: The purpose of the technical project manager's role is to undertake the phases, activities and tasks within specified time, cost, safety and quality constraints to deliver the required project outcome and achieve satisfaction of the principal. Manage all project controls (Time, Money, Quality, Organization, Information, Risks and Safety).

As a project manager:

• You are responsible for the end to end delivery of your project. Your projects can involve e.g. processing and/or packaging line expansions and the occasional greenfield project, both national- and international.
• You define the approach for both engineering, procurement as construction and start-up together with your team in all stages of the project.
• You deliver your projects according to budget and schedule without making concessions to quality and safety.
• You are a decisive and persuasive discussion partner.
• You are used to drafting investment requests, and if required deep-dive into the drivers of projects and challenge the starting points and statements handed to you.
• You are accustomed to managing a multidisciplinary team, and able to be objective when your team is not aligned. Your good communication and organization skills result in committed stakeholders and a motivated team to successfully execute this project.
• You coordinate the activities of the team members, monitor progress and compliance to the project execution plan.
• You manage and mitigate project risks and resources. In this role you deal with various stakeholders with various interests, from marketing, sales to operations and from R&D to maintenance. Working under time pressure brings out the best in you and with your coaching skills you inspire other direct colleagues help them to develop themselves.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details
You will be part of a team of capex, project and program managers and will report to the BG-Director Projects.