Technology Project Manager

About the role

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 projects are completed safely, on time, within scope and budget, and in line with JTI's engineering, quality and environmental, health and safety standards. It also coordinates internal and external stakeholders, manages project risks and changes, and supports the start-up and operational integration of new equipment and technologies. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver technology projects, developing project plans and managing capital investment projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, costs, cash flow, risks and performance indicators, keep accurate project records and report progress to management.
• Coordinate local, regional and global Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, EHS and other teams to secure alignment, decisions and resources.
• Manage consultants, contractors, manufacturers and equipment suppliers, allocating resources and ensuring partners meet technical, quality, safety and delivery requirements.
• Complete management-of-change processes, maintain project information in the relevant systems and ensure projects meet quality, contamination prevention and engineering requirements.
• Lead project safety: identify hazards, assess risks, integrate controls, ensure training and competence, and handle incidents and near misses.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering, Industrial Management or another relevant technical field.
• Three to five years of experience managing and executing complex engineering, manufacturing or capital investment projects, preferably in a managerial or project leadership capacity.
• 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 EHS requirements in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili, with advanced computer and project-reporting skills.

Applications close on 13 November 2026. Selected candidates go through a phone screening, assessment tests and interviews, each step being eliminatory.