R&D Project Manager

At TOMRA Food, we develop innovative technology that helps reduce food waste, improve food quality, and make food production more sustainable worldwide.

We’re seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) projects and strategic programs. You’ll work at the center of global innovation, partnering with teams in New Zealand, China, and Europe to take new technologies from concept to launch.

As part of our Project Management Office, you will:

Lead Global Innovation

• Manage planning, execution, governance, and delivery of R&D and NPD projects.
• Drive projects of varied scope from focused initiatives to large strategic programs.
• Deliver within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring alignment with TOMRA's strategy.

Build Alignment Across Teams

• Collaborate with global R&D and operations teams.
• Coordinate stakeholders, facilitate decisions, manage risks, and maintain project momentum.
• Ensure alignment with leadership priorities and resource planning.

Drive Project Excellence

• Oversee budgets, schedules, reporting, and metrics.
• Support seamless project handovers to operational teams.
• Apply TOMRA’s Project Model effectively and promote continuous improvement.

Health, safety and care for the environment come first. You are empowered to stop work if something feels unsafe, and we expect everyone to speak up so we can prevent harm and reduce our environmental impact.