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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

• 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 >$2-4MM
• 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 Engineering Study Requests (ESR) and Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR); 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%

• 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.