Project Manager

Job description

* Ensure that a project is completed on time and within budget, that the project's objectives are met and that everyone else is doing their job properly.

Moreover, oversee the project to ensure the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied.

The tasks and responsibilities for the role include:

* General

* Coordinate project resources and third parties/contractors for the flawless execution of projects;

* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget;

* Ensure resource availability and allocation;

* Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring;

* Develop a detailed project plan to track progress;

* Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs;

* Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques;

* Report and escalate to management as needed;

* Coordinate the relationship with the customer and all stakeholders or to Project Director when necessary;

* Perform risk management to minimize project risks;

* Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors/contractors;

* Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation;

* Apply roles of team;

* Lead the planning and implementation of project;

* Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables;

* Define project tasks and resource requirements;

* Assemble and coordinate project staff;

* Manage project resource allocation;

* Plan and schedule project timelines;

* Provide direction and support to project team;

* QHSE assurance;

Organization BA Solutions

Department S-APC, Cross-Application Execution

Location Bogota - Colombia

Reports to Head of Project Management LAM

Grade / Level Graduation (Engineering)

* Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders or to Project Director when necessary;

* Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions;

* Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs;

* Project evaluations and assessment of results;

* Lead team throughout project life cycle.

* Administration

* Maintain appropriate records by filing project notes and standards using the local regions filing procedures.

* Keep up to date on all new products, product changes and general processing trends.

* Prepare weekly timesheets and project reports.

* Assist in other parts of the Company's business as required, to ensure the overall effectiveness of the Company.

Travel Requirements:

* The employee will be based in an office location in Latin America.

* Extensive travel will be required, involving extended periods on sites throughout LAM.

Key Relationships:

* Members of Cross-Application Execution team.

* APC, R&C & STECH Matrix Organization.

* Head of Project Management LAM.

* Head of Cross-Application Execution LAM.

Your Profile / Qualifications

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Overview

Project Manager should be detailed oriented, possess good English language communication skills, both verbal and written; Must be self-motivated; Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required; Must have knowledge of MS-Project and MS-Office.

Experience & Competencies:

Based on the above-mentioned requirements, candidates for the position have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

Entrepreneurial and leadership competencies, as demonstrated by:

* Ability to learn different disciplines across the different Application Centers.

* Ability to maintain performance and quality standards on tight budgets

Interpersonal skills:

* Good customer-facing and internal;

* Good written and verbal communication skills;

* Organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;

* Diplomacy;

* Proven experience in strategic planning;

* Proven experience in risk management;

* Proven experience in change management;

* Proficient in project management software;

* Ability to motivate people;

* Management and leadership skills;

* Qualification in project management or equivalent;

* Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management;

* Knowledge of project management techniques and tools;

Communication requirements for the role:

* Internal stakeholders: GEA Project Management, Project, Quality and HSE Managers, Project Engineering, APCs, Regional Sales, Cross-Application, Supply chain and Logistics.

* External stakeholders: Customers Site, HSE and Quality managers, GEA sub suppliers.

* Type of communication: Face to Face, email and online meetings will be used to negotiate and harmonize internal/external stakeholders with regard to successful project delivery.

Knowledge/Education Degree in engineering or other relevant disciplines in the technique area are highly desirable.

Required languages Language Spanish or Portuguese would be preferred.

Good working proficiency in English is mandatory.

Other qualification MBA in Project Management would be desirable; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Knowledge in PMBOk (Project Management Body of Knowledge); PMP certification is a plus

Relevant work experience Background experience in the chemical, dairy, food or beverage projects would also be highly desirable; Experience in leadership; A record of successful project experience in the project management

Minimum Experience 5 years

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About Us

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries.

The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.

Required Skill Profession

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