Overview

The Supply Chain Transformation and Engineering team is seeking a Project Management Engineer to lead capital investments for the PFC (PepsiCo Foods Canada) division with a focus on the Lethbridge and Taber sites.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs

• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work

• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals

• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Experienced project manager that can independently lead large projects/programs in the field with minimal direction and guidance.

• Critical leader in delivering complex projects utilizing top organizational skills and creative thinking.

• Works cross functionally with local and Division team members to set deliverables on any size or scope project from single production line installations to extensive site transformation projects – including projects with aggressive timelines and potential scope changes – to meet or exceed project expectations

• Typically, responsible for project portfolio valued at >$5-10MM

• Serve as Engineering primary point of contact on Capital Strategy

• Strategizes and plans ahead to identify schedule, cost or field service expectation issues before they come to fruition and can develop action plans to meet project needs

• Builds and leverages external connections to technology, vendors and equipment suppliers to identify new innovations and optimize current technologies

• Champions strategic change that drives business results

• Builds a strong collaboration network with a culture that fosters engagement, excitement, and commitment to the work and organization

• Develops and promote strategies to maximize the organization’s ability to innovate, improve, and produce high quality results

• Develop conceptual scope for new production lines and capacity boosts including process, packaging, warehouse, building and facilities

• Support the plant technical department in equipment troubleshooting and reliability improvement

• Demonstrate strong cost management skills. Create Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost ranges for capacity and innovation solutions; Develop CAR grade estimates and write funding documents including ESRs and CARs; Create presentations for funding requests.

• Develops and manages excellent capital and expense forecasts for large project portfolio; Performs excellent cost control to lower project costs and achieve budget targets

• Demonstrate strong project time management skills including creating initial and baseline project schedules and developing schedule acceleration options

• Working with multiple contractors/vendors to meet installation schedule aligned with site to adequately manage, communicate and mitigate project risks

• Leads cross functional teams (R+D, Finance, Asset Strategy, HQ COEs, the field) and charts a path for project success

• Some weekend work may be necessary as part of project execution.

• On board and coach new PMs on project management.

• Expected travel: 10% to 20%

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

• Manufacturing (processing/packaging) engineering experience a plus

• Strong Project Management skills with considerable experience in managing projects; Project Management Professional Certification a plus

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate well with cross-functional partners as well as senior leadership

• Ability to manage multiple projects, accelerated timelines and competing priorities

Careers to Smile About:

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.