Senior Upgrades Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Upgrades Project Manager

Job Location:

Denton, Texas;
Vernon Hills, Illinois;
Winsted, Minnesota

Join Tetra Pak and play a key role in delivering innovative upgrades that help our customers optimize performance and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Upgrades Senior Project Manager to lead complex system upgrade projects across the U.S. and Canada.

In this role, you will have overall responsibility for the successful execution of upgrades projects, from developing customer quotations and project plans to managing scope, budget, risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. You will serve as the primary point of accountability for project success, building strong partnerships with customers and internal teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Success in this role requires a collaborative, cross‑functional mindset and the ability to navigate technical and operational complexities while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. If you are a results‑driven leader with a passion for project delivery, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

This position can be based in Winsted, MN;
Vernon Hills, IL; or Denton, TX, and requires travel to customer sites up to 25% of the time.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require international relocation to the United States.

• Lead scope definition and break‑down, planning and controlling of the project’s budget and result.
• Lead and manage any Issue Resolution claims relating to Upgrades projects.
• Lead identification and managing of project scope changes.
• Lead identification, planning and controlling of project risks and opportunities.
• Lead stakeholder management including communication and reporting on project progress and KPIs to stakeholders, internally as well as externally.
• Lead use of global processes, tools, applications, guidelines and templates.
• Create and lead the project organization, define roles and responsibilities, and coordinate the project team to facilitate cooperation and team efficiency.
• Participate in the development of competence and capability of the project team.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, share best practices and lessons learned.
• Produce quotations and proposals for customer alongside the key account team.

• At least 7 years in combined Process Engineering and Project Management experience.
• At least 2 years as a Project Manager for Upgrades projects.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and capability to work across boundaries.
• Capability in driving and delivering results.
• Food & Beverage Industry Experience is required.
• Microsoft Office;
  Microsoft Project; SAP;
  Basic AutoCAD skills.
• Desire for PMP Certification, and process started for PMP Certification.
• Experience with budgeting, fiscal management, quotations, proposals and project planning.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

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.

Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $ USD – $ USD

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 and much more. Other rewards include annual performance bonus and work‑related allowances.

• 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…