Job Summary:
KDD is seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager – Dairy to lead the design, development, and execution of dairy-related industrial projects from initiation through completion.
The role involves managing all phases of project implementation — from feasibility and design to commissioning and handover — ensuring alignment with KDD’s operational, financial, and quality standards.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in dairy processing, leadership in project execution, and a results-oriented mindset to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conduct the technical feasibility for projects and facilitate the financial feasibility assessment.
- Define project scope, tasks, and resource requirements in collaboration with all stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to project plans, timelines, and milestones.
- Create detailed process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), engineering drawings, and layouts according to process requirements.
- Prepare and review contractual documents, tender documents, and project-related submittals, ensuring compliance with KDD and industry standards.
- Create project specifications, review quotations, and contractual submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Perform site visits and fieldwork to collect necessary data and define project deliverables, requirements, and technical specifications.
- Perform and verify engineering calculations as required.
- Identify and manage all project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment across functions.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor the project budget to ensure cost control and efficiency.
- Lead and manage all aspects of project procurement, ensuring timely availability of materials and services.
- Oversee resource allocation and monitor project team performance.
- Track and report project progress to management on a timely basis.
- Define and maintain the project risk register, ensuring effective mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implement and oversee change management processes for project adjustments or scope modifications.
- Support external projects within the area of specialization as required.
- Contribute to team competency development by sharing expertise and providing mentorship.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and KDD’s operational standards.
- Execute management directives and other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Dairy, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Master’s degree or certification in Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2) is preferred.
Required Professional Skills:
- 15-20 years of experience in managing industrial or dairy processing projects within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of dairy processing systems, utilities, and plant commissioning.
- Proven experience in project planning, cost control, and stakeholder management.
- Proficiency in MS Project or equivalent project management tools.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within strict deadlines.
- Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage.