Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
The Role
The Project Implementation Specialist implements, coordinates, and delivers assigned engineering projects given by the Project Manager or the Project Engineer. The role partners with project engineers and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., operations, quality, safety, procurement, and external contractors) to ensure projects are executed on time and in full (OTIF), within approved budget, and in full compliance with engineering standards, SHE requirements, and applicable regulations.
What you'll be responsible for
- Project planning & delivery: Implement project plans (scope, milestones, schedule, resources) and supervise execution to deliver OTIF outcomes.
- Project scope note: Projects may include new product launches, capability/capacity programs, new technology deployments, and equipment/facility upgrades for SHE, quality, efficiency, and cost. Routine maintenance activities are out of scope unless part of an approved project.
- Cross-functional coordination: Coordinate inputs to define project requirements and deliverables, including User Requirement Specifications (URS) where needed.
- Commissioning & handover: Coordinate commissioning readiness and handover to operations/asset owner, including training and acceptance documentation.
- Design review & standards: Interpret drawings/specifications and raise technical issues with Project Engineers and contractors; ensure compliance with engineering standards, SHE and quality requirements.
- ICMS Early Equipment Management (EEM) & Early Product Management (EPM): Implement relevant ICMS steps to enable vertical start-up, safe and quality-friendly design, and knowledge capture; ensure early involvement of operations and maintenance in design reviews and commissioning readiness.
- 8.2 Technical risk management: Support technical risk assessment discussions with stakeholders (operations, R&D, quality) and represent Engineering in Technical Risk Assessment (TRA) to ensure actions are tracked to closure.
- Site/construction supervision: Monitor installation activities to ensure adherence to approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and safety requirements; coordinate contractors/suppliers to maintain smooth workflow and minimize disruption to operations; drive timely closure of punch lists and defects.
- Procurement, cost control & capex governance: Monitor budgets and conducts forecasting, and capex reporting; ensure compliance with procurement/capex/payment processes; create PR/PO requirements with Project Engineers; contribute to procurement packages and technical evaluations (e.g., RFP, TRL, NTP).
- SHE, sustainability & information security: Ensure compliance with SHE standards, legal requirements, and company policies across design and execution; support risk assessments and enforce controls to prevent incidents; protect confidential site information (layouts, technologies, capacities, financial and capitalization data) and follow information security requirements.
- Documentation, governance & reporting: Maintain complete project records and compliance evidence; create/manage key documents and approvals (Capex proposal docs, URS, RFP packages, Project Network, PPP, TRL, NTP, MOC); prepare regular progress updates and ensure audit-ready documentation.
- Post-implementation review: Conduct Site Acceptance Tests (SAT); capture lessons learned and apply improvements to standards, methods, and contractor performance.
We're looking for someone who
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial) or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
- Proficient in Marlin Investment System, creation of WBS process, creation of PR/PO in Coupa, budget monitoring in SAP
Experience Required
ESSENTIAL:
- 2-3 years of project implementation experience in FMCG, manufacturing, construction, or related industries (flexible based on capability and project complexity).
- Exposure to project delivery across design, execution, commissioning, and handover; contractor coordination and site supervision.
- Budget tracking and capex governance experience (estimating, forecasting, spend control, and reporting).
- Knowledgeable in asset management (i.e., asset registry, asset depreciation, asset disposal)
PREFERRED / DESIRABLE:
- Experience delivering equipment installation/start-up and commissioning using ICMS EEM practices.
- Experience with SAT management and structured punch list closure.
- Experience in asset management tools.
- Key Skills and Competencies
- Project supervision and delivery (planning, scheduling, risk and stakeholder management) (fully operational).
- ICMS Early Equipment Management (EEM) and Early Product Management (EPM) pillars (fully operational).
- Maintenance principles and best practices (working knowledge).
- Strong knowledge of engineering/construction methods, materials, and applicable regulations/standards.
- Ability to interpret engineering designs and drawings; familiarity with CAD tools is an advantage.
- Budget management (fully operational), including capex governance, forecasting, and spend control.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork; able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and third parties.
- Comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.
- Language: fluent in spoken and written English and local language, as applicable.
What you'll get
Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes
- Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
- Flexible ways of working
- Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
- Time off to rest and recharge
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Specific benefits vary by location
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
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