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Business areas: Nestle Canada 
Job title: Senior Project Manager, Engineering (Electrical)
Location: London, ON located at 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7;
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A little bit about us

While Nestle is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Maggi, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. 
We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestle Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We're a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.
Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Summary 

At Nestle, we are driven by our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. The Senior Project Manager, Engineering plays a critical role in delivering safe, compliant, and value-creating capital projects that support Nestle's manufacturing operations.This role is responsible for the end-to-end leadership of complex, high-value capital projects, extending from early conceptual studies through execution, commissioning, and project close-out. The role provides technical leadership, project governance, and stakeholder alignment while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with Nestle standards and regulatory requirements. Note: this position is an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Leadership

   Lead large and complex capital investment projects from feasibility through project close-out.
   Develop capital project requirements and business cases to secure funding approval.
   Lead conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering design using Early Management / TPM methodology.
   Resolve project conflicts and risks proactively across multiple priorities.

Project Controls & Governance

   Own scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management per Nestle Capital Governance.
   Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as required.
   Ensure accurate forecasting, project accounting, depreciation tracking, and financial close-out.
   Communicate project status to stakeholders from shop floor to senior leadership.

Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership

   Champion Environmental, Health & Safety (SHE) through all project stages.
   Ensure compliance with Good Engineering Practices, GMPs, building codes, and legislation.
   Partner with Manufacturing, SHE, and Quality to deliver compliant technical solutions.

Technical & Engineering Oversight

   Maintain accountability for User Requirement Specifications (URS), procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, verification, and final handover of capital assets.
   Provide senior technical oversight across electrical, automation, processing, packaging, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
   Oversee application of Factory Automation Systems (FAS), MES, PLC, HMI, robotics, and digital manufacturing solutions where applicable.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

   Lead and manage engineering consultants, system integrators, OEMs, contractors, and suppliers.
   Influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, ensuring alignment with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement.
   Ensure compliance with Nestle Procure-to-Pay, contractor safety, and supplier management standards.

Capability Building

   Mentor and coach Project Engineers and junior Project Managers.
   Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, technical standards, and execution discipline.

What Will Make You Successful

Education & Experience

   Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related discipline.
   Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation strongly preferred.
   8+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience in food, confectionery, ice cream, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
   Demonstrated success delivering complex, brownfield capital projects in live manufacturing operations.
   Experience leading electrical, automation, packaging, processing, utilities, and building construction projects.

Technical & Professional Expertise

   Strong knowledge of electrical and controls systems, including single line diagrams, PLC architectures, HMI systems, P&IDs, controls networks, and digital manufacturing infrastructure.
   Hands-on experience with Factory Automation Systems (FAS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and industrial robotics.
   Working knowledge of utilities systems such as refrigeration, compressed air, boilers, and natural gas systems.
   Proficiency with engineering and project tools including MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP (procurement and project transactions), and MS Office applications.
   Solid understanding of project accounting, depreciation, capital expenditure tracking, and project close-out.

Leadership & Behaviours

   Demonstrated safety leadership with a strong commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety excellence.
   Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
   Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
   Ability to successfully manage multiple projects in parallel within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
   Alignment with the Nestle Leadership Framework, demonstrating accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Mobility & Flexibility

   Available for domestic and international travel to lead and support critical project phases, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), supplier engagement, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination across global vendors.
   Flexibility to support key project milestones, including shutdowns, commissioning, and off-hours work as required.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting opportunity to drive strategy and build a marketing career with the leader in Food & Beverage.

Benefits

   Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 
   Company matched pension plan 
   Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) 
   Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 
   Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
   Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement 
   Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
   Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
   Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
   Up to 50% off - Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories

Access to the Discount Company store with Nestle, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites

Compensation Range: $98,000 - $115,000 CAD + Bonus eligibility 

At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

Nestle Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestle will work with you to ensure full participation.

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