Pre Project Manager (Glinde, DE) @ Tetra Pak

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

Processing Solutions and Equipment Deliver competitive integrated food and liquid food solutions that satisfy our customer's market needs, using automation and digital technologies to improve total-cost-of-ownership and quality for customers by delivering integrated line and value chain solutions. The Pre Project Team is spread over East Europe, located in different countries. We are focusing on food technology solutions to support our customers in the categories dairy, prepared food, beverage, plant base, ice cream and new food. We are now looking for a Pre Project Manager who will be responsible for complex and larges pre projects in all respects in the market Mid Europe. The position is permanent and based in Glinde, Germany. This job requires 60% office attendance in Glinde (as per Tetra Pak rules) and 20% travelling across market Mid Europe.

What you will do

• As a Pre Project Manager you will be overall responsibility for pre-project applicant levels complex L2 up to L3+ (processing or integrated type) in all respects i.e. cost, time, quality, and scope of obligations.
• To manage the pre-project within the framework of the budget, time schedule, quality, and scope, contributing to the overall sales result and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate pre-project team to ensure cooperation, project efficiency and wellbeing including coaching and team building.

Main responsibilities

• Working out technical concepts and solutions on time, on budget and on scope within the required quality from small to large scale technical projects by aligning with Tetra Pak experts across borders to prepare a reliable quote in compliance to Tetra Pak’s standards and governance that meet customers’ expectations and provides a solid foundation for the implementation team.
• Leading the process design, driving technical discussions, working out line solutions, calculating costs, preparing quotations and contracting documents.
• Always giving the relevant support and guidance throughout the complete sales phase. -Leading the pre-project on time, on budget and on scope within the required quality from small to large scale technical pre-projects from initial customer needs captured and evaluated to firm quotation making sure all relevant stakeholders (SuM, A&D, CSO etc) are involved timely Defining deliverables and fixing the scope together with customer and customer management based on strategic and economic evaluations.
• Preparing, organizing and leading design and risk reviews, time schedules, commissioning and performance commitments.
• Leading the pre-project team that is set up for medium and large-scale pre-projects (none of them direct reports) or collaborating with the pre-project core team and the project management.
• Acting as pre-project manager in smaller up to large scale opportunities with a strong awareness of risk management and mitigation We believe you have Master’s degree in Mechanical, Process, or Food Engineering.
• Fluent German (proficient in spoken and written communication) and strong English skills.
• Further languages preferred.
• 4–6 years’ experience in engineering, commissioning, and leading projects and 3-5 years quoting large commercial projects.
• 1-2 years experience in customer management 2-4 years experience in people leading – direct or indirect Proven background in the food or liquid processing industry (e.g., dairy, liquid or prepared foods).
• Skilled in bidding, tendering, and pre‑project/project work.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and solid negotiation skills.
• Good analytical problem‑solving abilities; self‑driven and independent.

Proficien in MS office and SAP as well as familiar with engineering and drawing tools (e.g., AutoCAD). 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 https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ . This job posting expires on 2026.11.26 To know more about the position contact Birgit Lüttenberg at +49 17 24 30 3939 Questions about your application contact Martin Fosser at +46 46 36 4674 Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work.

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