Project Manager-Dairy

Client of Top Notch Consultancy

Our client, a leading player in the FMCG sector based in Kuwait, is seeking an experienced Project Manager-Dairy to lead and manage dairy-related projects from ideation to execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of dairy processing, strong project management skills, and a collaborative approach. They will oversee the full project lifecycle while ensuring timelines, budget, and scope are strictly maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire lifecycle of dairy-related projects from concept to completion within defined scope, budget, and time constraints

• Support additional projects within the dairy domain based on subject-matter expertise

• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and contribute to financial feasibility analysis

• Define project tasks, resource requirements, and develop detailed project plans and timelines

• Prepare and review engineering documents, including P&IDs, instrumentation diagrams, and process layouts

• Create and review tender documents, technical specifications, quotations, and other contractual documentation

• Conduct site visits and fieldwork to gather technical and operational requirements

• Perform and validate engineering calculations to support project design and execution

• Identify all project stakeholders and manage communication and expectations

• Define and manage the project budget and procurement processes

• Allocate resources efficiently and monitor project progress, reporting regularly to leadership

• Develop and maintain a risk register and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle

• Apply effective change management practices to handle project adjustments

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Engineering, and Procurement

• Contribute to team competency development and support the growth of junior team members

• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and national working practices when carrying out duties

• Execute directives from management and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field, with PMP certification preferred

• Extensive experience (15+ years) in FMCG, including significant exposure (10+ years) to dairy equipment design engineering or dairy project management

• Strong technical knowledge of dairy technology and processing, with experience working alongside leading dairy equipment manufacturers (e.g., Tetra Pak, GEA)

• Skilled in creating and modifying P&IDs, and proficient in MS Office and MS Project

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English

• Membership of Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) is a plus