Senior Portfolio & Project Manager

Jobtailor; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to oversee the regional portfolio of projects and drive standardized R&D tools across the organization.

You will lead cross-functional teams through Amcor’s stage-gate governance, ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget, and report portfolio performance to senior management. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or Project Management certification is a plus.
• Expertise in project management software and tools.
• Proven experience in portfolio and project management, preferably in packaging or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum methodologies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a global, multicultural, and matrix organization.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with MS Office, SharePoint, MS Project, and SAP preferred.
• Familiarity with Wrike and Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the regional portfolio of projects.
• Drive consistency and standardization across global R&D project tools and practices.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio aligned with company strategic goals.
• Prioritize projects based on business impact, resource availability, and market demands.
• Monitor and report portfolio performance, providing improvement insights and identifying business gaps.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of the stage-gate process and governance across functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional product development, supply chain, sales, and finance teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Project Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Risk Management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/PM/Engineering

Master's in Project Management or PM Certification

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

MS Project

SAP

Wrike

Power BI

Job description

• Oversee and coordinate the regional portfolio of projects
• Ensure the portfolio management process runs effectively and smoothly and agreed metrics are delivered
• Drive consistency and standardization across global R&D project tools and practices
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio aligned with company strategic goals
• Prioritize projects based on business impact, resource availability, and market demands
• Monitor and report portfolio performance, providing improvement insights and identifying business gaps
• Support metrics and systems for consistent data collection and standardized dashboards and reporting
• Secure understanding and use of the Portfolio Management Process and arrange regional training
• Lead implementation and maintenance of the stage-gate process and governance across functions
• Support planning, execution, and delivery of portfolio projects on time, within scope, with risk management, and within budget
• Coordinate cross-functional product development, supply chain, sales, and finance teams
• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve issues promptly
• Implement project and portfolio management best practices and continuous process improvement
• Engage senior management, clients, and partners to ensure project, program, and portfolio alignment
• Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders
• Ensure North American and LATAM project teams follow defined ways of working
• Organize and lead cross-functional teams through Amcor’s standard stage-gate process from concept to completion
• Focus delivery on speed to market, development efficiency, cost, business continuity, quality, and on-time delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree or Project Management or certification is a plus
• Expertise in project management software and tools desired
• Proven experience in portfolio and project management, preferably in the packaging or manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural and matrix organization
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with MS Office, SharePoint, MS Project, and SAP preferred
• Familiarity with Wrike and Power BI is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in portfolio and project management, with a strong focus on implementing best practices, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective communication across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Portfolio Management
• Project Management Methodologies
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Risk Management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Portfolio Management
• Agile Methodology
• Waterfall Methodology
• Scrum
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Metrics Development
• Stage-Gate Process
• Resource Allocation

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Independent Work
• Problem-Solving
• Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Certification
• Master’s Degree in Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Packaging Industry
• Manufacturing Industry
• Global R&D
• Business Continuity
• Market Demands

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• SharePoint
• MS Project
• SAP
• Wrike
• Power BI