Upgrades Project Specialist

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At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

At Tetra Pak, we believe that safe food should be available everywhere. As a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, we operate in over 160 countries, combining innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology to protect what's good.
We are now looking for a passionate and driven Upgrades Project Specialist to join our team in Monte Mor, São Paulo. In this role, you will be at the heart of transforming our customers' operations—leading the implementation of technical upgrade projects that enhance food safety, efficiency, and sustainability. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver tailored solutions that make a real impact.
This is more than a project management role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of food production by applying your engineering expertise to complex, high-value projects. You'll also play a key role in supporting sales with technical insights and proposals, helping us bring innovative ideas to life.
If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters—where you can grow, lead, and contribute to a better world—this is your chance.
This position is based in Monte Mor, SP and may require up to 15% travel.

Please note that Tetra Pak is not sponsoring visa o relocation suport for this position.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including women, Black, Indigenous, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

As Upgrades Project Specialist, you will:

• Lead project management for Upgrades by being directly involved in the execution and implementation of the project;

• Lead the follow-up on the project activities, secure resources and manage the stakeholders such as markets (sales), Project Centre's, Customer Service Operations, external suppliers and customers;

• Recognize sales in SAP, manage costs and budget;

• Be responsible for the performance of the Upgrades project;

• Delivery of the project on time, within budget and according to the expected technical specifications and performance;

• Responsible for customer satisfaction in relation to the Upgrades project delivered;

• Execute the handover of the Upgrades Project including documentation and adherence to any mandatory requirements;

• Be responsible for providing technical/engineering and financial expertise in quoting Upgrades solutions that require deep knowledge and for securing that legal and commercial policies are being followed in the quotations;

• Secure a clear alignment with the involved stakeholders, such as market (sales), sales support, delivery organizations and suppliers, to flawlessly implement the offered solution;

• Lead project engineering quotation for:

• Customized solutions for Tetra Pak and non-Tetra Pak equipment;
• "Standard" Upgrades for Key Components or installed equipment;
• Customers' requests for Upgrades developed by Business Units or local quotations (RFQ) with focus on Food Safety, Operational Efficiency or Production Capability;
  Automation revamping or automation of the installed base;
• Water, utilities and energy consumption reduction for new projects or current installed base. Lead the engineering process in the implementation phase up to the final acceptance;

• Support Services Sales Team along the sales process, providing technical analysis, value proposition and customer presentations, according to a pre-defined scope of offering aligned to customers' needs;

• Follow up the quote throughout the process by tracking open proposals and capture new business opportunities;

• Support in providing information on product performance, new trends and technologies in the industry, competitor analysis and collection of this information to disperse to the Sales and Portfolio Teams;

• Experience in project engineering / management;

• Relevant mechanical, electrical and automation skills, prior experience working in hands-on position preferred;

• Experience in food engineering;

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical / Automation, Mechanical or Food Science);

• Able to communicate with customers at all levels and capable of managing their expectations;

• High-Level problem-solving abilities with attention to detail;

• Excellent commercial and business skills;

• Self-motivated that has a strong drive and agile;

• Strong stakeholder management skills as well as being analytical and results driven;

• Service orientated with an ability to work in time pressured environments;

• Ability to handle difficult situations and people sensitively;

• Good team player;

• Fluent in English language;

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at .

This job posting expires on August 24.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.