Regional Business Project Manager- Southern Eastern Europe

Company Description

TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world's first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 80,000 installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA's reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable planet.

Do you want to work with purpose at a company where innovation meets impact? Join TOMRA Collection, where we capture over 46 billion drink containers annually across 60 global markets, preventing them from ending up in our streets, oceans, or landfills. And that’s just the start — this only represents 3% of the world’s beverage container consumption. Our goal is to capture the remaining 97%, and we need your help to make it happen!

At TOMRA, our success is measured by our impact. If this resonates with you, then you’ve come to the right place. As we expand in existing markets, venture into new ones, and prepare for long-term growth, we’re strengthening our Southern Eastern Europe team and looking for a passionate and ambitious Regional Business Project Manager.

Job Description

The responsibilities will include working with the Head of Southern Eastern Europe (SEE) at TOMRA and Managing Directors in allocated markets to identify and support various activities and projects across the SEE region.

The position will be based in Belgrade (Serbia), Sofia (Bulgaria), or Bucharest (Romania), and traveling across SEE region is required.

As part of the team, you will contribute to the development of the SEE Business Units and the achievement of overall goals within it, focusing on expansion efforts within given markets and SEE region. The position will see the organization leverage synergies where possible, scaling as opportunities materialize.

This role is ideal for someone with 3 to 6 years of project management experience who thrives in an international environment and has a background in or knowledge of the waste, retail, consulting, or recycling industry.

Specific responsibilities:

• Identify and lead business projects and opportunity initiatives by ensuring viable business models and resource allocation that balances risk to reward aligned with Head of SEE and local MDs
• Support SEE region in transversal projects and rollout initiatives and cooperate with MDs and other colleagues in SEE region on executing these initiatives
• Support positioning TOMRA within the SEE markets.
• Identify and pursue potential innovative investment and business development/growth opportunities
• Be engaged and passionate about TOMRA culture
• Enhance TOMRAs brand and reputation by accepting ownership of new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to possible TOMRA offerings
• Support the successful delivery of new business opportunities into TOMRA’s existing business, from participation in new business tenders/sales to identification and execution of new business models.
• Coordinate efforts across different departments: sales, marketing, service, operations, P&O, Finance and PMO
• Uphold and be responsible for company rules, compliance and legislative needs
• Follow TOMRA SAFE Standards and Guidelines
• Comply with lawful instructions provided by your Manager

Qualifications

• Business planning and project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• 3 to 6 years of commercial experience with ability to identify and create pre-sales opportunities
• Good networking skills
• Prior experience within or knowledge of the waste, retail, consulting, or recycling industry
• Relevant master’s degree
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Experience working in an international environment is essential
• Experience in strategy and business development projects with a global perspective is a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English
• Exceptional organizational skills
• A high attention to details
• Excellent analytical skills

We believe you:

• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic international environment
• Are comfortable with complexity and handling many stakeholders
• Approach tasks with a structured, analytical mindset and take initiative to deliver results
• Excel at building and maintaining relationships and networks
• Bring a solution-oriented approach and strong consulting skills
• Are a dynamic individual with a proven ability to motivate and lead a cross functional team to effect change and to meet objectives and goals
• Have a healthy level of optimism and resilience - to persevere when faced with setbacks or adversity
• Are able to deal with rapid business change

Additional Information

This Role Provides:

• Salary: Depending on experience
• Duration: Permanent role
• Holidays: Depending on base country
• Other employee benefits: Depending on base country

We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position of Regional Business Project Manager at TOMRA Collection SEE. 

We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or race.