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About Us:

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies provides innovative packaging automation for food, beverage, health, medical, and consumer goods manufacturers globally. We offer advanced solutions like vertical form fill seal (VFFS), premade pouch, stick pack machines, flow wrapping equipment, case packers, and cartoner. At Viking Masek we focus on innovation and integration, delivering complete packaging automation solutions to optimize production lines worldwide.

Job Description:

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the successful execution of projects from quote through commissioning. This includes managing scope, timelines, resources, budgets, and client communications to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. The Project Manager serves as the central point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth execution throughout the full project lifecycle.

The Project Manager is expected to create and maintain detailed project plans, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and facilitate the resolution of issues that may arise through any phase of the project. An understanding of mechanical systems, automation, and packaging processes is crucial for interpreting technical specifications, tracking milestones, and aligning cross-functional teams around project goals.

Key Role Areas (KRA):

1. Project Planning & execution

2. Cross-functional team coordination

3. Client communication & Relationship management

4. Technical Oversight

5. Risk management & Continuous improvement

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

KRA # 1 – Project Planning & execution

• Develop detailed project plans including scope, schedule, resources, and milestones
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from kickoff through delivery and commissioning
• Track progress, adjust plans proactively, and ensure deadlines and budgets are met

KRA # 2 – Cross-functional team coordination

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams
• Align internal stakeholders on project goals and resolve cross-departmental challenges
• Facilitate regular project meetings and status updates

KRA # 3 – Client communication & Relationship management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Translate customer needs into actionable project requirements
• Provide regular updates, manage expectations, and handle scope changes professionally

KRA # 4 – Technical Oversight

• Understand and interpret mechanical and automation system specifications
• Oversee design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with customer and regulatory standards

KRA # 5 – Risk management & Continuous improvement

• Identify and mitigate project risks early in the process
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost with minimal disruption
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 1–3 years of experience managing technical or capital equipment projects (packaging machinery experience preferred)
• Experience in roles requiring a strong technical aptitude (engineering, design, maintenance, etc.)
• Experience in roles requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation with a win-win attitude (sales, customer service, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems, automation, and manufacturing processes
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple prioritie

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities with the ability to create followers and excite people for outcomes
• Strong customer centric mindset with the ability to find creative ways to delight customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage project challenges and technical issues
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and ensure project profitability
• Comfortable working within ambiguity and translating ambiguity into actionable plans
• PMP® Certification (Project Management Professional, from PMI)
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Core Values:

Simple in Motion

• SERVICE: Serving our customers, colleagues, and community
• INNOVATION: Solving your unique packaging challenges
• MOTIVATION: Motivated by our story to build your story
• PARTNERSHIP: Listening with curiosity and empathy to build strong relationships
• LEADERSHIP: Confidently transforming your goals into realities
• EXCELLENCE: Committed to delivering our best

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

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