Head of Programme Management

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Position Overview This position will manage complex capital projects directly related to the manufacturing of PET preforms and rigid containers. manage multiple projects at multiple sites from conception to qualification with overall responsibility for productivity, timing and budget. Support productivity and cost reduction projects within manufacturing locations.
Essential Responsibilities And Duties Create bills of materials for new capital projects and provide support for the capital appropriation process.
Ensure that corporate safety and environmental requirements are incorporated into the project scope and budget.
Upon approval, refine feasibility studies, with input from Regional Directors, Plant Managers and Plant resources, into a mutually acceptable action implementation plan, which meets cost and timing criteria.
Review plant infrastructure, layout and equipment against project requirements. Develop and manage plans for upgrades and expansion requirements.
Analyze and evaluate the performance and cost of new, proposed or existing equipment. Communicate and resolve technical, timing and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise. Publish weekly project status reports outlining projects status and issues.
Create and maintain division level technical specifications, standards and documentation for Operations Engineering department.
Communicate with plants on a regular basis to understand long term project performance and support resolution of plant issues.
Travel ~60%
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Minimum of seven years professional engineering experience in the plastics packaging industry, including seven years of project management experience. Knowledge of plant layouts and infrastructure equipment. Proven experience managing multiple resources and complex projects.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate technical information and to complete project assignments.
Strong management, communication and people skills required to influence and manage multiple resources, most of which do not report to the senior program manager.
Experience managing direct reports
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience in evaluating on-site manufacturing opportunities and managing on-site projects from concept to completion.
Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $112,800 to $169,200 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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