Capital Project Manager - I

International Flavors and Fragrances; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects ranging from $1M to $10M. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to define project goals, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and overseeing construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in capital project management, particularly in the food or pharma sectors. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace, allowing you to bring your authentic self to work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of capital project management experience, preferably in food/pharma.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives and align with stakeholders.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Construction Management

Cost Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager - I is the single point of accountability for the end-to-end execution of assigned Capital projects in the range of $1M to $5M and may execute projects up to $10M. Working with leadership, technology, maintenance, operations, engineering, safety and quality, the Project Manager is accountable to the site for capital projects implementation, status reporting and optimal utilization of site team/external engineering in compliance with site and corporate work processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop Project Objectives: Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and align on project goals.
• Execution Strategy: Coordinate with engineering managers to create and prioritize project execution plans.
• Economic Model: Work with finance to develop economic justifications for the project.
• Team Leadership: Ensure clear roles, reasonable workloads, and effective communication within the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly update and align with the project steering team and functional leaders.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all EHS and Process Safety Management requirements are met.
• Procurement and Contracting: Engage early with sourcing to align on procurement strategies and use preferred vendors.
• Construction Management: Oversee safe execution of construction activities and ensure readiness for commissioning and start-up.
• Cost and Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules and cost estimates, and manage changes.
• Continuous Improvement: Pursue continuous improvement in safety and project execution.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Process / Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Bio-Tech, Food Technology Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in end to end capital project management and implementing projects in active operating/production areas (food/pharma industry preferred)
• Construction Safety Rules & Regulations (OSHA 510 or equivalent)
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more