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The CAPEX Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the achievement of annual CAPEX objectives aligned with the companys 5-year strategic roadmap and evolving business requirements. This role oversees resources and project portfolios across multiple manufacturing plants ensuring successful execution in terms of cost schedule and quality.

• Lead and oversee the execution of CAPEX projects across assigned plants ensuring alignment with scope budget timeline and quality objectives.
• Identify assess and manage project constraints assumptions and risks while driving effective mitigation plans.
• Review and validate project feasibility studies and Capital Authorization Requests (CARs) before approval.
• Manage resources effectively across assigned facilities to maximize project performance and business value.
• Provide leadership coaching and performance management to Project Engineers.
• Evaluate approve or reject scope changes corrective actions preventive actions and defect repairs.
• Prepare and present executive-level project status reports including operational and financial performance updates.
• Partner with Plant Managers and key stakeholders to develop strategies that improve CAPEX project execution and address business needs.
• Participate in and follow up on strategic project reviews to ensure critical issues are resolved effectively.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress remove obstacles and support project teams.
• Ensure compliance with corporate project management standards documentation requirements and governance processes.
• Drive standardization of project management practices across all assigned plants and the broader regional organization.
• Ensure formal phase-gate and project closure activities are completed through final capitalization.

• Annual CAPEX targets are achieved in alignment with business strategy.
• Projects are delivered on time within budget and according to quality requirements.
• Risks are proactively managed and minimized.
• Consistent project management standards are implemented across all assigned plants.
• Project Engineers meet performance objectives and contribute to business success.
• Leadership receives timely and accurate project updates for decision-making.
• Strong partnerships are maintained with plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Architecture or Business Administration.
• 57 years of experience managing large-scale industrial CAPEX programs exceeding $15M USD annually.
• Experience overseeing a portfolio of approximately 50 CAPEX projects per year.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams of at least 5 Project Engineers.
• Advanced English proficiency (8590% or higher).
• Availability to travel frequently.

• Masters degree in Project Management Engineering Management Business Administration or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

• CAPEX portfolio management.
• Business case and financial analysis (CARs).
• Risk management and change control.
• Industrial project planning and execution.
• Budget and resource management.
• Executive reporting and project performance tracking.
• Project governance and documentation control.
• Multi-site project management.

• Strategic leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Attention to detail and execution discipline.
• Team development and coaching.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence.

• Integrity.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• Customer focus.
• Accountability for results.
• Broad analytical perspective.
• Proactivity.
• Open communication.
• Service orientation.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.