Project Manager
Summary
Hands-on Project Manager to build an internal PMO at a large global meat supply company, introducing project methodologies, planning, scheduling, reporting and financial governance across Operations, Finance, HR, IT and engineering projects.
About Thomas Foods International
Family owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest food businesses. With teams across Australia, the US, Canada, China, Japan, Middle East and Europe, the Thomas Foods brands and business partnerships grow, supply, and distribute premium meat all over the world. TFI is an organisation that truly embodies its values-driven philosophy and positive working culture. Now is the perfect time to join this innovative, growing global business.
Our mission is to feed families globally, through premium quality products, exceptional service and sustainable practices
The Opportunity
Due to our continued and significant growth, we are seeking a hands-on and experienced Project Manager. You will get to build an internal Project Management Office (PMO) that will work across our entire business, on a wide variety of projects from Operations, Finance, HR, IT as well as supporting our engineering projects team. Based at our Rose Park office, you will be able to introduce project methodologies, project planning and scheduling, milestone setting, performance, reporting and financial governance etc processes into place.
We have a large number of projects already live, with a lot more to be introduced. So your skills and experience can make a real impact to our future, by introducing project templates and up skill business leaders in what a good project framework looks like and the need for common methods and tools for on time and on budget delivery.
Reporting to the CFO, this position requires generalist projects leadership, strong attention to detail, problem solving, time management skills and the ability to effectively communication and influence stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
· Formal qualifications in Project Management, complemented by certification in PMP, PRINCE2 or agile credentials like CSM
· Significant experience in Project Management, upskilling project teams and leaders across a wide variety of business projects
· Experience and knowledge of a variety of project methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. With the ability to identify the best fit for our goals and environment.
· Significant experience with hands-on project management
· Proven track record of project completion from initiation to handover, within time and budget
· Capability to co-ordinate multiple projects at a time
· Knowledge of GMP and HACCP manufacturing environments is advantageous
· Able to travel to various sites as required
· Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Please note, this role is NOT suitable for recent graduates.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love for you to ‘apply now’. DO NOT APPLY via this email, but if you have questions, please contact Craig Hartley at craig.hartley@thomasfoods.com
The successful person will need to complete a pre-employment Medical Examination - including Q fever vaccination, fitness, drug and alcohol testing.
We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. You must have relevant work rights to be able to work in Australia.