At JTI, the company celebrates differences and believes everyone truly belongs. With 46,000 employees from all over the world, JTI provides an environment where individuals can build their unique success stories. The company encourages employees to bring their best and contribute to making a difference.
The Technology Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of assigned manufacturing technology and capital investment projects. The role ensures that projects are completed safely, on time, within the approved scope and budget, and in line with JTI engineering, quality, and environmental, health and safety standards. The position coordinates internal and external stakeholders, manages project risks and changes, and supports the successful start-up and operational integration of new equipment and technologies.
Develop project plans and manage assigned capital investment projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
Ensure alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and JTI standards.
Monitor project milestones, deliverables, costs, cash flow, risks, and performance indicators.
Maintain accurate project records.
Provide timely progress reports to management.
Work closely with local, regional, and global Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, Environmental Health and Safety, and other relevant teams.
Secure stakeholder alignment, decisions, and required resources.
Coordinate consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and equipment suppliers.
Allocate resources effectively.
Ensure external partners meet agreed technical, quality, safety, and delivery requirements.
Complete the required management-of-change processes.
Maintain project information in the relevant systems.
Ensure completed projects meet applicable quality-management, contamination-prevention, and engineering requirements.
Identify project hazards, assess risks, and integrate appropriate controls into project plans.
Ensure employees and contractors are appropriately trained, qualified, and competent.
Ensure incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported and addressed promptly.
Interested applicants should meet the following requirements:
University degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or another relevant technical field.
Three to five years of relevant experience managing and executing complex engineering, manufacturing, or capital investment projects.
Experience in a managerial or project leadership capacity is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of capital investment management, project planning, cost control, and manufacturing operations.
Strong experience coordinating cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers.
Good understanding of quality-management systems, change control, and environmental, health and safety requirements within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
Advanced computer and project-reporting skills.
After submitting an application, shortlisted candidates should anticipate the following recruitment stages within 1–3 weeks after the job posting closes:
Phone screening with a Talent Advisor.
Assessment tests.
Interviews.
Job offer.
Note: Each recruitment stage is eliminatory, and the process may vary depending on the role.
JTI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. As an equal opportunity employer, the company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates who require specific support, alternative formats, or other accessibility arrangements are encouraged to inform the company.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official JTI careers portal.
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