Senior Project Manager

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

Senior Project Manager

Position is located at at 801 Kingsley St S, Winsted, MN 55395.

Telecommuting permitted 2-3 days per week.

30% to 50% international and domestic travel required.

Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

What you will do

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

Responsible for large-sized projects with a high financial risk and impact/complexity. Responsible for all aspects of a project for the duration of the project, including scope definition. Integrate different activities to deliver the overall project scope and objectives. Develop, communicate, and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables based on stakeholders' requirements. Define a deliverable oriented work breakdown structure. Develop, execute, manage, and communicate the project plan. Define, communicate, and manage the project budget. Define, plan, and manage systematic quality activities to meet project requirements by employing necessary processes, methods, and tools. Create and lead project organization based on project deliverables and define roles, responsibilities, and objectives. Develop and implement a communication plan based on stakeholders needs. Develop and implement a risk management plan. Create and drive the project procurement plan to ensure that the supplier selection and management fulfil project objectives. Lead and manage complex projects for the engineering, production, installation, and commissioning of Tetra Pak equipment for food production (dairy, juices, cheese, ice cream, etc.) at our customer sites in the U.S. Assign tasks to, review and approve the work of, guide, and direct team members. Responsible for setting prices for the project during the pre-project phase, approving project budgets, establishing the project teams from members of different departments, developing standards for project implementation for our customers.

We believe you have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Systems Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, and 5 years of experience in project management.

Must also have work experience in:

1. Executing complex cheese, evaporation, and drying projects;

2. Securing project deliverables according to project agreement/contract;

3. Breaking down and planning projects into phases and fulfill the plan by meeting project milestones in time and in full, according to budget;

4. Managing scope changes and issue variation orders;

5. Securing project communication and documentation according to project communication plan;

6. Providing lesson learned and providing input to improvement or development of processes and tools;

7. Managing a project team and providing feedback to Senior Management on team member performance; and

8. Presenting to project boards and providing clear and concise project status updates.

Pay Equity

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include overtime, annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work-related allowances.

• Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $102,835.00 to $165,835.00.
• Short-term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay): Eligible to performance incentive of 10% of ABS.
• Benefits: 401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, company credit card, and much more!
• Variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• Culture that pioneers spirit of innovation where our engineering genius drives visible result
• Equal opportunity employment experience that values difference and diversity

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 .

This job posting expires on August 14, 2025.

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